Headscarf for boys outfit

This red and white checkered square shimagh is the traditional Saudi headscarf for men and boys. The cloth protects the head and neck from the sun and the air caught in the folds retains moisture and ensures a bearable temperature. Such cloth can additionally protect the mouth from sand. (Colyer Ross 1981, 39)‖ In Saudi Arabia, head coverings are an integral part of traditional men's clothing. Thi…