WHAT IS A djellaba AND WHAT ARE ITS ORIGINS?

Despite the many centuries, the djellaba has withstood the many tests of time. That said, just like other traditional clothes, the djellaba has nevertheless undergone many changes over time and has varied from one city to another to become today one of the favorite traditional garments of Muslim men.

WHAT IS A djellaba?

The djellaba, also known under the name of djellaba, jalabiya or even jellabiya, is a kind of long loose dress, generally with a hood, traditionally worn by men of the Muslim faith, more particularly in the Maghreb.

In Morocco, the djellaba is a very popular dress, which has never gone out of fashion. Although it was a classic and simple outfit at the time, nowadays it has been enriched and embellished, in particular thanks to the sfifas, trimmings and embroidery that have been incorporated into it.

The origins of the djellaba

Like the caftan, the Moroccan djellaba is a dress that comes from the different cultures of these neighboring countries, including that of the Ottoman Empire. Despite its resistance to the colonization of the Ottoman Empire, Morocco and its dress code have still been influenced by its neighbors. Its name "djellaba" is derived from the Arabic "djilbab".

Originally, the djellaba, specifically the Bzou djellaba, was worn only by upper class men. Indeed, because of the elegance and the class which it aspires, but especially of the difficulty of its design and the high price which follows, the latter, although coveted by all, is not accessible to all the world.

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