My 'ghutra' is me

"My 'ghutra' is me" is a typology exercise documenting the different ways of wearing the traditional Arab headdress (called Ghutra in most of the Gulf region). It is also a political statement for the unity of Bahrain. Without mentioning names and location of the subjects the series aims to make impossible a reference to the Shia/Sunna denomination, the 'ghutra' becomes an element of unity. Right, left? Up, down? Pinched at the front, thrown over the shoulder? The first time I observed a man adjusting is headdress has been a fascinating 10 minutes show (which can last longer !): First the Keffiyey ?????? to hold the hair, then the Ghutra ???? and the Agal ???? to secure the rest. Then come the folding: Cobra, Teacher, Royal, Spider web style… ? There are so many ways (Nasfa ???? ) in which the Ghutra can be worn. The style varying with the season, the age, the family and the degree of formality required. Exploring their style, I ended up learning a lot on men themselves. One says the eyes are the window the soul, but first tell me how you wear your Ghutra and I will tell you who you are…