Thread by @AliaGvR

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The ‘atfa was the 'cradle' of camel bones, and inside was piled with blankets and pillows. Curtains would surround for privacy, and when moving it felt like gentle rocking.

Many Bedouin women gave birth whilst on migration in this way.
@Literature_Lady

Here's one of the 'afta's with decorations and curtains, ready to close when needed.

Contrary to belief, the Bedouins all kept dogs as pets too!
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And there was always teamwork in the desert: men and women worked together. The women were the tent makers (erecting them, packing them up, weaving the goats hair for the cloth). Men fetched food and water, fought, and herded.

And lastly my favourite trivia: when there was a battle, the girls would rip off their clothes and ride bare breasted in with the men, to provoke them to 'man up' and prove they're worthy of their beauty after the fight.

And beautiful they were!

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