OMANI BUILDING FASHION

Interested in Omani El Omrane since the foot and invented in the commends the buildings and palaces which have become in the present archaeological evidence tells the story of Arab-Islamic architecture.

And spread in the cities Omani castles and forts, which stands for originality and striking at the root of culture history, and built towers on mountains and highlands overlooking the city guarded by the plots of the greedy.

And is often associated with the emergence and expansion of the city of Oman is the presence of water valleys, and as a means of defense is a fort or castle,The city of Oman to maintain the architectural splendor of compact houses regularly built on the slopes of the mountains and valleys on the banks, and is characterized by balconies, windows and doors are decorated and adorned.
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Experienced physical movement in the Sultanate during the reign may God protect him leap and broad, so that changed the face of life in the valleys and mountains and the valley and the coast, and in spite of the use of the latest hardware and follow the methods of modern construction, it has retained the Omani architecture nature inherent to mixed heritage of the old Omani architecture of modern . This has resulted in immiscible modernity own modern Omani architecture in a coordinated and harmonious distinguish cities and urban communities, Oman, and adds them more of beauty, and takes into account the trend in the physical assets of the Arab-Islamic architecture and to adapt to circumstances and the nature of the environment.Omani architecture has proved its authenticity and superiority by winning several times the Arab Cities Organization Award for the best architectural project in the Arab world.
In 1986, won the building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Oman won the first session of the Organization of Arab cities as the best architectural project Arabic in that it has the characteristics of personal architectural Arab and Islamic with the availability of components and features of local architecture of wood decorated and appropriate building to environmental conditions and design approval on the idea of open courtyard who works on the introduction of natural light and the renewal of air in sufficient quantities, which is similar to historic palaces built in different Islamic eras.Neighborhood ministriesIn 1992 won the building market, Nizwa won the best project architect Arabic as a monumental architecture that was implemented on the nature of the Arab-Islamic traditional, where he was design consistent and harmonious with the historic buildings surrounding the market and the most important of Nizwa Fort, the historical due date of construction to 1668.
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Also won the Building of Muscat Municipality Award Arab Towns Organization in 1995, where he won City Hall Muscat prize as the best architectural project Arabic, combining the municipal building between the lack of Muscat, the old lines and modern architecture, and fits with the environment and the climate of Oman, and made the decorations and stained glass add a new art architecture of Oman to the domes of the building and its contracts and Bhoh procedure.
Muscat MunicipalityThe win over the Sultanate prizes Arab Towns Organization as a result of its adherence to the architectural heritage of all the inherent features of the Arab-Islamic tradition.

 

The Architecture of Oman can be categorized into various kinds which depend on the location, the building and the material used for construction. The main groups consist of mosques, mansions, houses and forts. The specific combination of materials used in the Architecture in Oman depends mainly upon the type of building and the location,where it is to be constructed. The important building materials utilized in Oman consist of stones, baked bricks, mud bricks, palm trees, mangrove poles and lime which is mainly used for plaster and mortar.

The most common form of Architecture at Oman on the coast until recently, was the palm-frond house. These houses take various forms from single-room which are temporarily used for date harvest to large enclosure including summer and winter rooms. The summer houses have pitched roofs called Khaymah meaning tent and the winter houses have flat roofs. The main support of the houses are provided by the palm trunks which are placed externally. In Oman there are many houses made of other materials which are provided with palm-frond verandas or roofs.

OMANI MEN FASHION

              OMANI MEN                                                             

The national dress for Omani men is a simple, ankle-length, collarless gown with long sleeves called the dishdasha. The colour most frequently worn is white, although a variety of other colours such as black, blue, brown and lilac can also be seen. Its main adornment is a tassel (furakha) sewn into the neckline, which can be impregnated with perfume. Underneath the dishdasha, a plain piece of cloth covering the body is worn from the waist down. Omani men may wear a variety of head dresses. The muzzar is a square of finely woven woollen or cotton fabric, wrapped and folded into a turban. Underneath this, the kummar, an intricately embroidered cap, is sometimes worn. The shal, a long strip of cloth acting as a holder for the khanjar (a silver, hand-crafted knife or dagger) may be made from the same material as the muzzar. Alternatively, the holder may be fashioned in the form of a belt made from leather and silver, which is called a sapta. On formal occasions, the dishdasha may be covered by a black or beige cloak, called a bisht. The embroidery edging the cloak is often in silver or gold thread and it is intricate in detail. Some men carry the assa, a stick, which can have practical uses or is simply used as an accessory during formal events. Omani men, on the whole, wear sandals on their feet.

Omani National Dress for Men   
                 The national dress for men in Oman is an ankle-length, collarless gown with long sleeves called the dishdasha. The most prominent color for this dress is white though other colors can also be seen. It is adorn with a tassel called furakha or karkusha sewn into the neckline. It is scented with perfume or frankincense. Underneath the dishdasha, a plain piece of cloth is worn that covers the lower part of body.

The most noted regional differences in dishdasha designs are the style with which they are embroidered. Embroidery also varies according to age group with more detail included for the younger generation. On formal occasions, the dishdasha is covered by a black or beige cloak called bisht. The embroidery edging the cloak is often in silver or gold thread and it is intricate in detail.

Omani man's costume is not complete without the headdress and khanjar ( silver, handcrafted knife or dagger). There are two types of headdresses for men, i.e., muzzhar and kummah. The muzzhar is a square of finely woven woolen or cotton fabric wrapped and folded into a turban. It is generally of single color decorated with various embroidered patterns and worn for official engagements and the workplace. The kummah is an intricately embroidered cap worn during leisure hours. Traditionally, kummah is hand-embroidered and comes in a multitude of colors and styles.

The shal is a long strip of cloth that is tied around the waist to hold the khanjar. It may be made from the same material as the muzzhar. The holder may be designed in the form of a belt made from leather and silver called a sapta.

The Khanjar                           The curved dagger, the khanjar is a distinguishing feature of the Omani personality as well as an important symbol of male elegance. It is traditionally worn at the waist. The shape of the khanjar is always the same and is characterised by the curve of the blade and by the near right- angle bend of the sheath. Sheaths may vary from simple covers to ornate silver or gold-decorated pieces of great beauty and delicacy. In thepast the silver khanjars were made by melting down Marie Theresa silver coins. Different types of khan jars are named after the regions in which they are made and vary according to size, shape, type of metal and the overlay. The top of the handle of the most usual khanjar is flat but the "Saidi" type, which takes its name from the Ruling Family, has an ornate cross-shaped top.  However, all possess certain common features and have the same components:       • The hilt may be made of costly rhinocerous horn or substitutes such as        sandalwood and marble.       • The blade determines the value of the khanjar according to its strength and         quality.     • The sadr, or upper part of the sheath, is decorated with silver engraving,     • The sheath , the most striking part of the khanjar, is worked with silver threads.                          Khanjars are supported on belts of locallymade webbing, sometimes interwoven with     silver thread or belts of leather covered by finely woven silver wire with handsome silver  buckles, and a knife with an ornate handle of silver thread is often stuck into a simple leather pouch behind the sheath.Khanjars are worn on formal occasions and at feasts and holidays, and almost all Omani men boast one . Once worn in self-defence, the khanjar is today both a fashion accessory and a prestige item much in demand.