Buying Traditional Omani Garb

This week while roaming the Muttra Souk a few of us were able to buy traditional Omani clothing.  The store owner clearly knew that I was a prime target as he went directly for me instead of the two other guys walking with me.  The man came right up to me as I looked at his goods and the next thing I knew, I was in his shop and he had already put a Koomah (traditional Omani head covering) and was wrapping my head in a scarf.  I am not sure how all this happened without me realizing it but this was all in the span of no more than 30 seconds.  By this point I knew that I would be buying something in this store and I think that he did to.  By the time I left I had in my possession one dishdasha (traditional Omani robe which is worn on a daily basis by most of the male population), a Kooma, and a head scarf.  I also left wearing all my new clothing.  The three of us all bought outfits and we were able to get a group discount.  We all wore our outfits out of the souk and felt very Omani as we walked back to rejoin our group.  Every Omani commented on our style and clothing as we left the souk and I am happy to report that much of it was very positive.

Until Next Time, 

Sam