The Omani Kummah

Posted on April 1, 2009 | 4 Comments

TheOmaniKummah  The Kummah is a simple cap for everyday use for Omani males.  The Kummah consists of 2 pieces of cloth sewn together; a circular top with rectangular strip attached to form the sides.  The cap is made of crisp white cotton that is embroidered in many different colours with unique highly decorative designs.  Traditionally, the women in the family would make them for their men folk.

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4 Responses to The Omani Kummah

  1. Anonymous | August 17, 2012 at 11:46 am | Reply

    salam!
    Is it possible to buy in Austria original Kummah (10 Pcs)?? but only in black and white design.
    circumference: 58cm.
    Thanks a lot

  2. shallicomparethee | August 17, 2012 at 12:27 pm | Reply

    I know some Phillapino women who painstakingly do the embroidery ‘by hand’ for a pittance (they are then marked up considerably and sold to the public).

    • andydbrown | August 22, 2012 at 1:10 am | Reply

      I’m sure the women who do the embroidery are grateful to have a secondary source of income so they can send more money back home to their families! (as low as it may be) Of course it would be fantastic if they got a “fair share” for their hardwork! I hear you!

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