Amaani Emirati Kandura

What is the Amaani Emirati Kandura?

It is a collarless thobe cut in the Emirati kandura style, with a round collar, contrast embroidery down the placket and four hand stitched snap on buttons. This listing carries both Amaani colourways, Utopia in black and Prism in slate grey.

What is the difference between Utopia and Prism?

Utopia is black with a two tone embroidery contrast on the placket. Prism is slate grey and carries its contrast embroidery along both the placket and the sleeves. The cut, buttons and fabric are the same on both.

How is a kandura different from a regular thobe?

A kandura is the Emirati style: collarless with a round neckline and a clean, minimal front, where a Saudi style thobe carries a shirt style collar. If you like an uncluttered neckline, the kandura is the one to pick.

How does it fasten?

With four hand stitched snap on buttons behind the placket. They keep the front looking seamless while staying quick to put on and take off.

What fabric is it made from and how do I care for it?

It is made from 100% spun polyester, a fabric chosen because it holds a crisp drape, keeps its colour and stands up to regular wear and washing. Machine wash cool with light colours or hand wash, hang to dry and iron on a warm setting if needed.

How does Amaani thobe sizing work?

Amaani sizes combine a length number with a fit letter. The number, 52 to 62, is the length of the thobe, from 133 cm on a 52 up to 158 cm on a 62, and the letter sets the body fit, with S the slimmest cut and the letters widening through M, L, XL and beyond. A 56M, for example, is a 143 cm length in a medium fit. Both colourways run a wide size spread, from 52S up to the XXXL length and fit codes.

Does it have pockets?

Yes, double side pockets on both colourways. The open cuffs keep the sleeves easy for wudhu and daily wear.

Who is it for?

Men who want the clean Emirati look for formal occasions or daily wear. The black Utopia leans formal, while the slate grey Prism sits comfortably anywhere between an event and an ordinary day.

Is this suitable as a gift?

Yes. A kandura is a distinctive alternative to the usual thobe gift, and both colourways are safe, wearable shades for most men.

Can I see it in store before buying?

Yes. Both the Utopia and Prism colourways are on the racks at Cii Stores, Shop 4, Ormonde Shopping Centre, Johannesburg, where you can try the fit before you buy.

What else do you stock in this range?

Cii Stores stocks a full thobe department across brands, including Amaani's collared and Omani styles and the Imaarah range. Browse thobes on ciistores.com to see everything in one place.

How much is delivery and how long does it take?

Standard shipping is R160 and orders are delivered within 3 to 5 business days. Delivery is free on orders over R1000.

Can I return this item?

Yes. As a non consumable item, it can be returned within 7 days in unused, unopened condition and in its original packaging. Please note that sale items are non refundable.