Bisht (clothing)

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A bisht (Arabic: بِشْت; plural: بِشُوت bishūt and بْشُوت bshūt), known in some Arabic spoken dialects as mishlaḥ (Arabic: مِشْلَح) or ʿabāʾ (Arabic: عَبَاء), is a traditional men's cloak popular in the Arab world, and worn in general for thousands of years. The bisht is usually worn over the thawb for special occasions, including weddings, religious prayers, and national events. It is traditionally made out of Camel hair or wool. Historically it served as a functional garment that protects against the harsh weather conditions of the Desert, but today it serves as an important ceremonial piece of clothing that showcases heritage and status among Arab communities.

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