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Old 29th December 2011, 10:47 AM   #6
Ibrahiim al Balooshi
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Originally Posted by thinreadline
Thank you Jim .... in my youth I was known as 'Two Hats' ... I seem to have accumulated many more as time has passed ! Appreciate the tolerance shown towards my divergences , but agree with you that these associated items do give a fuller picture of cultures, materials & methods of construction as well as showing elements of decorative motifs that are shared with weaponry.

Salaams Two Hats ! I recommend to Forum the book; Palestinian Costume by Shelagh Weir printed by the British Museum: ISBN: 0 7141 2517 2.

Therein are the pictures on ladies Head dress as below..and one showing a Palestinian as consulate guard with a staff weapon and a Shamshir Sword.

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Ibrahiim al Balooshi.
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