General Description of Design 2 – From a Collection of 5 Traditional Somali Men’s Outfits
The name of this outfit is currently unknown. It may be beneficial to consult Somali linguists to either discover its traditional name or create a culturally appropriate one.
It is worn in daily life and on ordinary occasions, and it consists of three main components:
• Long Shirt
• Skirt
• Long Fabric Belt (tied around the waist)
1. The Shirt:
• Length: Reaches mid-thigh.
• Cut: Straight, long, comfortable, without buttons.
• Collar: Round only (no folds or corners).
• Sleeves: Long, comfortable, and taper slightly at the wrist.
• Decoration:
Embroidered strips are added, chosen from the following patterns, either as a selected combination or all together, depending on preference:
• Embroidery strip surrounding the neckline.
• Two vertical embroidery strips running from the neckline down to the hem on both the left and right front sides of the shirt.
• Embroidery strip at the end of the sleeves.
• Embroidery strip at the hem of the shirt.
2. The Skirt:
• Cut: Very wide and loose for freedom of movement, ankle-length.
• Worn under the shirt.
3. The Belt:
• Type: Long fabric belt.
• Length & Fit: Wide, long, wraps around the waist two or three times, tied at the front, with the ends hanging freely.
• It is worn on the long shirt.
The name of this outfit is currently unknown. It may be beneficial to consult Somali linguists to either discover its traditional name or create a culturally appropriate one.
It is worn in daily life and on ordinary occasions, and it consists of three main components:
• Long Shirt
• Skirt
• Long Fabric Belt (tied around the waist)
1. The Shirt:
• Length: Reaches mid-thigh.
• Cut: Straight, long, comfortable, without buttons.
• Collar: Round only (no folds or corners).
• Sleeves: Long, comfortable, and taper slightly at the wrist.
• Decoration:
Embroidered strips are added, chosen from the following patterns, either as a selected combination or all together, depending on preference:
• Embroidery strip surrounding the neckline.
• Two vertical embroidery strips running from the neckline down to the hem on both the left and right front sides of the shirt.
• Embroidery strip at the end of the sleeves.
• Embroidery strip at the hem of the shirt.
2. The Skirt:
• Cut: Very wide and loose for freedom of movement, ankle-length.
• Worn under the shirt.
3. The Belt:
• Type: Long fabric belt.
• Length & Fit: Wide, long, wraps around the waist two or three times, tied at the front, with the ends hanging freely.
• It is worn on the long shirt.