Tailors at a clothing factory in Kuwait - in pictures


  • Tailors work at a clothing factory in Kuwait City. All photos by AFP
    Tailors work at a clothing factory in Kuwait City. All photos by AFP
  • Work had been slow during the Covid-19 pandemic as gatherings were prohibited.
    Work had been slow during the Covid-19 pandemic as gatherings were prohibited.
  • As social gatherings returned, the store has experienced high demand for 'dishdashas', the traditional dress in Kuwait.
    As social gatherings returned, the store has experienced high demand for 'dishdashas', the traditional dress in Kuwait.
  • Now, business is booming and the number of made-to-measure orders are increasing.
    Now, business is booming and the number of made-to-measure orders are increasing.
  • A tailor measures and cuts fabric.
    A tailor measures and cuts fabric.
  • Tailors create bespoke dishdashas.
    Tailors create bespoke dishdashas.
  • Among piles of fabric, tailors get to work with pin-point precision.
    Among piles of fabric, tailors get to work with pin-point precision.
  • Today, the factory is busy finalising a number of orders ahead of eid celebrations.
    Today, the factory is busy finalising a number of orders ahead of eid celebrations.