The dominant aspect of her outfit are the handmade adornments, representing the common thread across the Arab and Middle Eastern world. Traditionally cultural adornments are usually used over the head and neck area. Nada deliberately drapes them in layers to catch the wind, translating her astrological air element into audible sound—a literal voicing of her presence on the land.
Crafted from silver and wool thread, the silver carries the soul of Oman, while the wool thread is the act of weaving her belonging into her inheritance. Visually, the wool thread used in the adornments represents connection. The silver pieces were either drawn from her personal collection, inherited through her family, or sourced directly from ancestral antique traders in the ancient souq of Mutrah.
The Making of Adornments: Artisan and craftsmanship live in the heart of Omani heritage; traditionally, ancestors handmade their own garments, embroidery and adornments. Though Nada does not claim mastery of these ancient crafts, she felt it vital to feature elements created entirely by her own hands. By directly channelling her creativity into making these pieces, she bridged time to consciously commune with her ancestors.
The Crown
Her natural Afro hair stands as a symbol of freedom, embracing her partial roots in Zanzibar—where both her parents were born—and acknowledge Oman’s Swahili Coast empire.
Intentionally over her head in the second scene is a traditional silver Kohl container. Historically used by Omani women as a pendant or waist-piece to store eyeliner, its placement on the crown serves as a physical crown for Nada’s creativity.
Behind her ears, two braided strands pay tribute to the southern region of Oman Dhofar, where women traditionally tied silver ornaments into their hair braids.
In the opening scene the deliberate covering of her head bridges the spiritual side of her journey. Across history and civilization, the act of veiling the head symbolizes the containment of Divine energy within the crown chakra.
The Language of Color
The visual journey is mirrored through a sacred colour evolution. The white is testament to beginnings, innocence, and deliberate softness. Turmeric yellow is a nod to the goddess within, acting as an ancient symbol of sacred feminine power, and healing. The ultimate frequency of divine love is gold. The yellow burns outward from the solar plexus—where fire meets will, and creation begins.
The Sentimental Extras
The Masbaha
Wrapped around her wrist is the Masbaha a prayer bead used as a counting tool for repetitive remembrance of God and prayer. For Nada, these beads serve as a reminder of her spiritual journey. She often uses them to anchor her purpose on earth, reciting the prayer: 'O Allah, draw me closer to You and strengthen my religion and faith.'
The single piece of solid gold worn in the film held a symbolic purpose. To honour the memory of her beloved sister, Buthaina W. Al Kharusi, who passed away in 2023 and played an integral role in her book, Nada wore her sister’s personal bangle to keep her spirit and presence alive in the frames.
