In Saudi Arabia’s southern province of Asir, it’s common to find stalls selling elaborate flower crowns.
PhotographerOmar Redaset out to capture this unique tradition, which is carried on by members of the Qahtan tribe.
The crowns incorporate flowers, herbs, and greens and are worn for different reasons.
They are readily available and can be customized to the wearer’s style.
Younger generations of Qahtani men often select crowns with colorful flowers and show off their personalities through aesthetics.
This allowed Reda to make connections and take a beautiful series of portraits that celebrates Qahtani culture.
The Flower Men are members of the Qahtani tribe living in southern Saudi Arabia.
The tradition is over 2,000 years old.
Crowns are intricate and can be personalized to show off the wearer’s personality.
The younger generation often incorporates colorful flowers and focuses on aesthetics.
While older members of the tribe often prefer more sober crowns and incorporate herbs with medicinal properties.
Photographer Omar Reda hopes that these portraits will shed light on this beautiful cultural tradition.
