Clothing in the Middle East
First time poster after being directed here by a helpful friend.
Setting: Middle Ages, Third Crusade (1190)
1. What clothing would Middle Eastern women have worn? Googling "medieval middle eastern women" "islamic golden age costume", "women's crusade clothing" and "women's costumes middle ages" hasn't gotten me anywhere. The only mention I've found of it in a book says that "Muslim women wore long, loose trousers with a tunic over top.", which makes me think salwar kameez but doesn't go into detail, which I need. Also, what kind of head covering would she have worn?
2. What clothes/uniforms would soldiers fighting the Crusaders have worn?
Any help is greatly appreciated!
Setting: Middle Ages, Third Crusade (1190)
1. What clothing would Middle Eastern women have worn? Googling "medieval middle eastern women" "islamic golden age costume", "women's crusade clothing" and "women's costumes middle ages" hasn't gotten me anywhere. The only mention I've found of it in a book says that "Muslim women wore long, loose trousers with a tunic over top.", which makes me think salwar kameez but doesn't go into detail, which I need. Also, what kind of head covering would she have worn?
2. What clothes/uniforms would soldiers fighting the Crusaders have worn?
Any help is greatly appreciated!