Traditional Lebanese Costume Collection, 1960s

Lebanese princess wearing a tantour head-dress (18th and 19th centuries)

Produced by the National Council of Tourism in Lebanon, this small collection depicts sketches of the traditional Lebanese costumes that reflect the country’s rich cultural heritage and the legacy of past centuries. The drawings portray a range of regional and social identities, including Bedouin and Druze attire, costumes from the Beqaa and North Lebanon dating to the 19^th century. Together, these sketches serve as visual documentation of Lebanon’s diverse communities and their enduring sartorial traditions.