Fashion Through the Years: Peek inside exhibition that shines light on UAE's history through its clothes

The Qasr Al Hosn exhibition showcases Abu Dhabi's textile and fashion trends from the 1940s to 1980s

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  The Fashion Through the Years exhibition at Qasr Al Hosn explores the history of Abu Dhabi and the stories of its people through the garments they wore. Victor Besa / The National

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  The exhibition features pieces from the 1940s to the 1980s. Victor Besa / The National

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  It runs from December 16 to February 16. Victor Besa / The National

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  Former Ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Shakhbut's fashion, exhibited here, shows his refined taste, with simple garments and accessories that he was known to favour, such as sunglasses and a pocket watch. Qasr Al Hosn

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  Items on display include more than 30 artefacts and garments of cultural importance. Victor Besa / The National

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  Another image of Sheikh Shakhbut exhibited as part of the exhibition. Victor Besa / The National

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  The exhibition is open Saturday to Thursday, 10am-7pm and on Friday, 2pm-7pm.. Victor Besa / The National

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  The khanjar is a curved ceremonial dagger worn by men. Victor Besa / The National

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  Necklaces gifted by Mother of the Nation Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak are on display at the exhibition. Victor Besa/The National

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  Tickets to the exhibition cost Dh30. Victor Besa / The National

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  'Visitors will be transported back in time to connect with the experiences of our ancestors and gain deeper insight into the UAE’s rich heritage,' says Salama Al Shamsi, director of Qasr Al Hosn. Victor Besa/The National

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  Traditional Emirati garments were often hand-sewed and hand-embroidered. Victor Besa/The National

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  There will also be intricate headpieces, early 20th-century sewing machines and more on display. Victor Besa/The National

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  A piece on display at Fashion Through the Years. Victor Besa/The National

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  Other highlights include a family album showing fashion trends from the 1960s to the 1980s and different types of traditional embroidery. . Victor Besa/The National

A new exhibition at Qasr Al Hosn is exploring the history of the UAE through its peoples' wardrobes.

Fashion Through the Years showcases the evolution of fashion trends in Abu Dhabi from the 1940s to 1980s.

The exhibition explores the emirate's social history and the stories of its people through the clothes they wore and the accessories they adorned.

Scroll through the gallery above for a look inside the Fashion Through the Years exhibition.

It also showcases how hand-sewn and hand-embroidered garments and accessories have changed both aesthetically and in practice through the years.

Displayed across three sections within the outer palace of Qasr Al Hosn, Fashion Through the Years displays more than 30 artefacts and garments of cultural importance.

The exhibition includes notable items such as necklaces gifted by Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Mother of the Nation, and an ornate burqa belonging to Fatima bint Mohamed bin Thani Al Mehairi.

Fashion Through the Years runs until Tuesday, February 16. The exhibition is open from 10am-7pm from Saturdays to Thursdays; and 2pm-7pm on Fridays. Tickets cost Dh30.

More information is at qasralhosn.ae