Originally Posted by
Tokwan
This is from my understanding...why do people wear robes and scraf that cover their body and face in the desert? FYI, They actually wear another set of clothes underneath the robes.
1. The items acts as a cover when they are braving sandstorms. It helps them to cover the face, protecting the eyes, ears, nose and mouth, allowing them to breath better and sand free.
2. Shields the hot sun ray, which can cause sun burn , heatstroke discomfort.
3. The wearer will sweat, and the robe helps to keep the sweat water within the robes, cooling the body.
This is what I know.....quite limited.