The Omani Sayf. ( The Omani Straight Dancing Sword)

[Ibrahiim al Balooshi]

Salaams All..Part of the tradition involves handing over the history to the children...Here is the small dancing sword given to boys about 8 years old with which to practice the Funun ... The Traditions. Other new inexpensive full sized dancing swords shown are sold in the market as wedding accoutrements while old family heirloom swords are kept for special occasions and are quite valuable...

All dancing swords are very flexible, often able to bend fully from the tip in a full circle and then when released spring straight immediately. The swords are sharp on both edges and round tipped reflecting and in honour of the forefathers who went into battle with the Old Omani Battle Sword ...which had the same sharp edges and round slashing tip and was the only Omani Battle Sword... tried and tested down the ages.

Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.