The evolution of the Dirac

[A_A]

So I came across an old picture of a Somali girl. The most interesting part was her clothing.

Modern day Dirac/Baatis look much different. Something like this.

The fabric around the arms tightened, the fabric is flowy. The neckline changed from a V shape to more of a U shape. There is a small metal embellishment hanging of the sleeve. If I could shorten the neckline ngl I’d wear it.
Ladies do you agree with me? Should we bring this style back?
@Basra @TheShinning @halwa @sophisticate @Ugaaso @halwa @HalimaJ @Sambuus @Samira @Reiko

 

[Sophisticate]

That v-neck is very plunging. Very risque.

 

[AIOPZ]

Do you have any other pictures of old diracs with that kind of style? It looks like a khamiis but for women.

 

[A_A]

Do you have any other pictures of old diracs with that kind of style? It looks like a khamiis but for women.

Yep, the photo of a Somali women in Aden, Yemen. Notice the similar design.

 

[NotMyL]

It looks interesting, not a big fan of modern day Dirac anyways.

 

[AIOPZ]

Yep, the photo of a Somali women in Aden, Yemen. Notice the similar design.
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"Alright, sit down here pregnant woman while I take a picture of you holding shisha"

 

[Ugaaso]

Yes. that V shaped neckline is super sexy. I'll try to recreate it and send you a pic @A_A

 

[halwa]

The modern day dirac seems to be of a different texture and material compared to the ones worn in the pictures. They look more like dresses than dirac.

Nevertheless, that’s our legacy and history

 

[Sambuus]

Very classic and elegant. I would love to bring that style back.

 

[CaliTedesse]

Wealthy upper class Somali women dressed diffrrently

 

[Gambar]

Wealthy upper class Somali women dressed diffrrently

Exactly.

And that’s not even a dirac actually. It’s a different material.

 

[A_A]

Exactly.

And that’s not even a dirac actually. It’s a different material.

How so? Material changes, then what is it? Looks nice

 

[Crow]

 

[one]

That's definitely not a dirac. Looks like something imported from India.

 

[EDsomali]

Yep, the photo of a Somali women in Aden, Yemen. Notice the similar design.
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She has a lot of jewellery which probably indicates she was very rich.

Perhaps the Dirac she's wearing was reserved for only the wealthy Somali Women with the Dirac of today reserved for the average woman.