Interesting! I never knew so much went into pricing a thobe. The detail about handcrafting versus machine-made is fascinating. Thinking about it, once, I needed a rush alteration for a dress, and the price skyrocketed because of the time crunch and intricate beadwork; I should have remembered Slope Unblocked to avoid rushing. It is just like the additional detail to handmade thobes. The regional differences also make sense.