Internet searches for 'bisht' have shot up since Argentina football captain Lionel Messi was draped in one to lift the Fifa World Cup trophy in Qatar. Messi is pictured with Sheikh Tamim, Emir of Qatar, and Fifa president Gianni Infantino. PA
Internet searches for 'bisht' have shot up since Argentina football captain Lionel Messi was draped in one to lift the Fifa World Cup trophy in Qatar. Messi is pictured with Sheikh Tamim, Emir of QataShow more

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Google searches for 'bisht' surge after Messi raises World Cup wearing Gulf robe

The garment worn by the player had gold thread from Germany and the Najafi cotton fabric was imported from Japan

Sarah Forster
Sarah Forster

December 21, 2022