Author: Safeya Saied Binzagr
In “Darzah: 200 Years of Sartorial Heritage in Saudi Arabia,” readers are invited to explore the remarkable and invaluable contributions of the late pioneering Saudi artist Safeya Saied Binzagr.
According to the publisher’s website, the volume was released in October 2024, just a month after Binzagr’s passing on Sept. 12.
Published by Rizzoli — renowned for its lush, glossy coffee-table books — this 400-page tome is the first high-end publication to focus exclusively on Saudi Arabia’s traditional garments and accessories.
The title “Darzah” is derived from darza, without the “h,” referring to the stem stitch often used at the start of garment construction. It also colloquially connotes refined and elaborate craftsmanship in embroidery — an apt reflection of Binzagr’s lifelong devotion to documenting the artistry woven into the Kingdom’s heritage.
