Campus Units
Apparel, Events and Hospitality Management
Document Type
Article
Publication Version
Accepted Manuscript
Publication Date
7-17-2017
Journal or Book Title
Clothing and Textiles Research Journal
Volume
35
Issue
3
First Page
215
Last Page
230
DOI
10.1177/0887302X17704718
Abstract
The western region of Saudi Arabia has its own unique traditional bridal garments. Little is known about these bridal costumes because they are handmade by a few families in the region. The purpose of this study was to investigate the history, significance, and meaning of the Hijazi bridal costumes. Symbolic interactionism was the theoretical starting point of this study. Qualitative data were collected via in-depth interviews from 22 married Saudi women. A purposive, snowball sampling strategy was used. The data were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman process. Four key themes emerged including (a) physical appearance and process of wearing the costumes, (b) meanings and beliefs related to the costumes’ components, (c) appropriate occasions during which the costumes could be worn, and (d) motivation negotiated within families. The Hijazi bridal costumes have deep historical roots in Saudi culture, which continues to play a significant role in today’s marriage rituals.
Copyright Owner
Sage Journals
Copyright Date
2017
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Tawfiq, Wijdan A. and Marcketti, Sara B., "Meaning and Symbolism in Bridal Costumes in Western Saudi Arabia" (2017). Apparel, Events and Hospitality Management Publications. 119.
https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/aeshm_pubs/119
Included in
Asian History Commons, Family, Life Course, and Society Commons, Fashion Design Commons, Fiber, Textile, and Weaving Arts Commons, Women's History Commons
Comments
This article is published as Tawfiq, W., & Marcketti, S. B. (2017). The meaning and symbolism of bridal costumes in the western region of Saudi Arabia. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal, 35(3), 215-230. DOI:10.1177/0887302X17704718. Posted with permission.