Greater Middle East
- Afghanistan - Kurta (male) and Shalwar Kameez (female), Burqa, Turban
- Arab world - Abaya, Fez, Keffiyeh, Taqiyah, Thawb, Hijab (by Muslims)
- Iran - Chador, Giveh, Galesh
- Israel - Tembel hat, Biblical sandals, Jewish religious clothing
- Turkey - Shalwar (pants)
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