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This dissertation studies the careers of the descendants of five important religious elite families of the Hijāz for the Umayyad and early `Abbāsid periods. The eponym of each family was among the earliest and most celebrated converts to Islam and each was a viable candidate for…

Traditional dress represents national culture and historical heritage and includes all items, garments, and body modifications that embody the past for members of a certain group. An embroidered ethnic garment holds significance and diverse cultural meanings for both the makers …