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source_url: https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/bisht-men-s-abaa-skills-and-practices-02233 <!-- generated by build_corpus.py from data_sources/ich_elements.json --> # Bisht (men's Abaa) **Bisht (men's Abaa): skills and practices** The bisht is a traditional outer garment worn by men during special occasions such as births, weddings, funerals, ceremonies and festivals. The long garment, worn over regular clothes, is draped over the shoulders, wrapped across the chest and held on one side, leaving the right hand free for greetings. Its style varies according to region, season and time of day. Producing a bisht involves spinning, dyeing, weaving and tailoring by skilled artisans. The edges are carefully embroidered by hand around the neckline and halfway down the garment, using fine silk or gold- and silver-coated threads. Knowledge of the craft is transmitted both informally, within families and workshops, and formally through specialised schools. The bisht carries significant cultural meaning, functioning as a symbol of respect, protection and, in some cases, social status and leadership, while connecting communities to their cultural identity. The element is shared by nine countries, including the United Arab Emirates. ## Key facts - UNESCO inscription: 2025 (Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity) - Shared inscription with: United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, and others (9 in total) - Also known / searched as: bisht, bisht cloak, abaa, abba, mens cloak, traditional cloak, arab robe, ceremonial garment Source: https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/bisht-men-s-abaa-skills-and-practices-02233