Let yourself be enveloped by this Bedouin-style Abaya, hand-woven from Egyptian cotton. Traditional inspiration, sobriety, and elegance with a rustic touch. Piece from Egypt. Abayas originate from ancient Mesopotamia. They were garments used by Bedouin women in the desert for protection from the sun and wind. Specifically, these pieces are hand-woven from Egyptian cotton with gold threads incorporated during weaving. Their traditional craftsmanship is a tribute to those ancient desert Abayas, and for this reason, honoring that powerful meaning, these sand tones and golden thread reminiscent of desert hues are chosen. It features details on the sleeves, seams, and finishes in handmade crochet as well. The weaver is an elder living in a village in the desert near Cairo, and village girls help him with this task. Weaving these pieces can take months. Small knots or imperfections typical of the entirely manual and ancestral production process may be noticeable, which in my opinion adds more value to these pieces. A unique piece with all the strength of the desert. Lightweight, loose-fitting, and one size fits all.