Almeh was the name of a class of courtesans or female entertainers in Arab Egypt. The term became synonymous with ‘belly dancer’ in 19th-century European Orientalism.
Category: Egypt
Traditional Egyptian costumes. Arabian women`s and men`s clothing from the middle east. Ottoman Empire Period dresses.
A Nubian from Egypt smokes a pipe in 1850.
Egypt. Nubian in traditional dress from 1850 smokes a pipe. In the army and in police service, the Nubians played a major role at all times.
Traditional Arabian Women from Cairo. Ottoman Empire.
AN EGYPTIAN ARAB. Arabian Women from Cairo. Ottoman Empire. Egyptian Book of the Dead: The Book of Going Forth by Day by Ogden Goelet. Egyptian Mythology: A Guide to the… Read More

Textilepedia. The Complete Fabric Guide.
The Textile Manual is an encyclopaedia of textile information, from material to yarn, from fabric structure to the finishing process. Encompassing practical tips for a range of textiles and detailed visuals, this ultra-accessible manual is the perfect companion for fashion aficionados and aspiring fashion designers.
A Bedouin Arab in the vicinity of Alexandria. Ottoman Empire.
THIS singular body of Arabs never inhabit any town, but constantly live under tents.