* A dress for men's elegance for all occasions from weddings to religious holidays
The function of a dress is not limited to protecting oneself from heat and cold, but it goes beyond that, especially with the development that has taken place in what people wear in our days, where some clothes remain symbolic and refuse to disappear.
Every piece of cloth carries the scent of the earth and the warmth of the social environment, and each stitch tells of the skill of the craftsman and the development of his craft through times and ages.
The "Bisht" comes on top of these clothes, which attracts attention, and accompanies Qatari and Gulf men alike on religious holidays and on national and official occasions.
In this context, heritage researcher Salma al-Nuaimi said in a statement to Qatar News Agency (QNA) that the Qatari clothing industry is deeply rooted in history, as the clothing markets were widespread and famous for their coldness and Qatari turbans and were characterised by their softness.
She added: "As for the Bisht industry in Qatar, it was previously woven from soft pile, where the women spun woolen threads very thinly and then woven. After the Bisht fabrics are woven, the decorative ribbon on both sides of the chest and neck from the back is set.
Al-Nuaimi pointed out that the fabrics were previously woven by hand, so they are not wide and do not exceed 110cm in width. The Bisht is made of two pieces, an upper piece and a lower piece.
Among those who preserved the art of Bisht sewing in the traditional way inherited from father and grandfather, is Musa Issa Albuhaleqa shop for Bisht in Souq Waqif.
In this context, Ahmed Musa Albuhaleqa, one of the most famous Bisht makers in Qatar, said that the Bisht is the symbol of attendance at weddings and occasions, as the sons follow their fathers in keeping the tradition alive.
He pointed out that when the customer comes to the shop in order to buy the Bisht, the freedom of choice is his, but the majority of young people seek advice in choosing the most appropriate, according to the occasion they intend to attend, such as marriage, travel, or otherwise.
He said that some people are still picky about colours as they vary according to the different tastes of members of society. The father in his son's wedding ceremony, tries to have the colour of his Bisht similar to his son, as well as for the father of the bride, as he is keen on a certain colour.
Youssef Musa Albuhaleqa said that the Bisht throughout the ages is the dress of the Arabs and it used to distinguish the Arab person.
Youssef and Ahmed Musa Albuhaleqa revealed that the Bisht is the pride of Qatari and Gulf dress, so tourists, whether they are Arabs or foreigners, are keen to acquire it as a souvenir of their visit to the country, and that some acquire it in order to present it as a gift.
They explained that the Bisht needs special attention in order to preserve it. In olden times, the Bisht was the dress of every person, men and boys, and it was expensive, and therefore it was kept for a long time, maybe 30 years or more.
Every piece of cloth carries the scent of the earth and the warmth of the social environment, and each stitch tells of the skill of the craftsman and the development of his craft through times and ages.
The "Bisht" comes on top of these clothes, which attracts attention, and accompanies Qatari and Gulf men alike on religious holidays and on national and official occasions.
In this context, heritage researcher Salma al-Nuaimi said in a statement to Qatar News Agency (QNA) that the Qatari clothing industry is deeply rooted in history, as the clothing markets were widespread and famous for their coldness and Qatari turbans and were characterised by their softness.
She added: "As for the Bisht industry in Qatar, it was previously woven from soft pile, where the women spun woolen threads very thinly and then woven. After the Bisht fabrics are woven, the decorative ribbon on both sides of the chest and neck from the back is set.
Al-Nuaimi pointed out that the fabrics were previously woven by hand, so they are not wide and do not exceed 110cm in width. The Bisht is made of two pieces, an upper piece and a lower piece.
Among those who preserved the art of Bisht sewing in the traditional way inherited from father and grandfather, is Musa Issa Albuhaleqa shop for Bisht in Souq Waqif.
In this context, Ahmed Musa Albuhaleqa, one of the most famous Bisht makers in Qatar, said that the Bisht is the symbol of attendance at weddings and occasions, as the sons follow their fathers in keeping the tradition alive.
He pointed out that when the customer comes to the shop in order to buy the Bisht, the freedom of choice is his, but the majority of young people seek advice in choosing the most appropriate, according to the occasion they intend to attend, such as marriage, travel, or otherwise.
He said that some people are still picky about colours as they vary according to the different tastes of members of society. The father in his son's wedding ceremony, tries to have the colour of his Bisht similar to his son, as well as for the father of the bride, as he is keen on a certain colour.
Youssef Musa Albuhaleqa said that the Bisht throughout the ages is the dress of the Arabs and it used to distinguish the Arab person.
Youssef and Ahmed Musa Albuhaleqa revealed that the Bisht is the pride of Qatari and Gulf dress, so tourists, whether they are Arabs or foreigners, are keen to acquire it as a souvenir of their visit to the country, and that some acquire it in order to present it as a gift.
They explained that the Bisht needs special attention in order to preserve it. In olden times, the Bisht was the dress of every person, men and boys, and it was expensive, and therefore it was kept for a long time, maybe 30 years or more.