Khudibna is a feminine plural passive verb used for garments. Omitting the agent directs attention to the resulting colour.
Arjuwān is a crimson-purple dye. The image alludes to bloodstained garments without simply stating that they are covered in blood.
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ʿAmr ibn Kulthūm: Rancour, Tribal Protection and Martial Boasting (verses 39–51)
Khudibna is a feminine plural passive verb used for garments. Omitting the agent directs attention to the resulting colour.
Arjuwān is a crimson-purple dye. The image alludes to bloodstained garments without simply stating that they are covered in blood.