His traditional white Arab tunic is no longer very white, and he gives off the odor of someone who's slept in his car for the past two days in the baking heat - waiting in line.

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The costume worn by the singers usually consists of a white or coloured tunic, sometimes embroidered around the neck and hem, and often worn with a cape.

UNESCO: Culture

There he is in a red tunic and black hat, riding a white horse, surrounded by his heat.

FORBES: The iPad, Circa 1400