Middle Eastern Heritage & Culture

Stack of hardback books with plain spines and one lying open beside a glass of tea and a brass bookmark on aged wood

Arabic Books: Where to Start Reading

Arabic literature is vast and knowing where to begin is the hardest part. A guide to the main categories, which suits which reader, how to choose a first book, and...

Arabic Books: Where to Start Reading

Arabic literature is vast and knowing where to begin is the hardest part. A guide to the main categories, which suits which reader, how to choose a first book, and...

Brass dallah coffee pot with small finjan cups on a decorated tray beside dates, with an incense burner in a warmly lit majlis

Middle Eastern Hospitality: Traditions of Welcome

Middle Eastern hospitality is a structured tradition, not improvised warmth. Learn the sequence of a visit, the coffee ritual and the cup shake, the role of scent, and what is...

Middle Eastern Hospitality: Traditions of Welcome

Middle Eastern hospitality is a structured tradition, not improvised warmth. Learn the sequence of a visit, the coffee ritual and the cup shake, the role of scent, and what is...

Folded red and white Jordanian shemagh showing its woven geometric pattern and knotted fringe with a black agal cord

The Jordanian Shemagh: Heritage & How to Wear It

The shemagh is a working piece of desert clothing with a real history. Learn what it is, what the colours and fringe signify, three ways to wear it, six checks...

The Jordanian Shemagh: Heritage & How to Wear It

The shemagh is a working piece of desert clothing with a real history. Learn what it is, what the colours and fringe signify, three ways to wear it, six checks...