Mthammaneh Thobe

A truly special dress in every detail — from the bright embroidery colors paired with the rich brown ḥabar fabric. It is already unique and striking on its own, but what makes it even more exceptional is the “Muthammaneh” stitch used in its embroidery. The Muthammaneh stitch combines the traditional peasant X-stitch with an added + stitch layered on top, and this type of embroidery was believed to symbolize perfection and protection.The Muthammaneh dress was never just an ordinary dress. The woman who wore it was often admired and talked about by all the women of the village, both for her elegance and for the beauty of her dress.