Richard III

Well, not quite the Middle East. Given the tensions and strife in the region, it’s not hard to understand why there is so little indigenous material to be found. The only thing Steampunk our research turned up actually from the region was a August 2013 reimagining of Richard III by Theater in the Rough. We’ve included a couple of pictures from that production.
However, the romantic vision of the Middle East and its people has provided a wealth of Steampunk creativity for enthusiasts in other parts of the world. We have not made any attempt to identify where these wonderful costumes originated. Rather we’ve chosen to simply offer them to you as the inspired works that they are. Romantic, at times cliché, but never the less, unrepentantly Steampunk.

Richard III from Theater in the Rough August 2013	More of the cast of Richard III in costume.
Can you imagine how long it must have taken to render this beautiful costume?	This female archer appears to be able to take care of herself.
Costume and creative background combine to make this wonderful picture. Couldn’t leave it out! Surely, you can see why.	No elaborate background here but we love this costume.
A Steampunk pasha and his lady.	A blue djinn, Steampunk style.
Another richly costumed couple. We love the color and drapery.	Speaking of richness and drapery; check out the work on this skirt. Amazing!
A dark assassin Steampunked but preserving the flavor of the region which gave us the term.	One final Ḥashshāshīn to finish our Middle East inspired visit.