Traditional Clothing
Morocco is a country rich in history, traditions, people, and culture. Moroccan clothes are traditionally rich and varied. They come in a variety of fabrics, shapes and colours. The Islamic religion of Morocco is a key factor in the way that Moroccan people dress, which is in garments that provide coverage to the whole body. Among the variety of clothes you will find in Morocco. The Djellaba and Gandora are the most common of Moroccan clothes. These fine garments speak of the luxurious clothing style of the country.
The djellaba is a long, loose garment. It is made from woolen or lightweight fabric, and has long wide sleeves and a hood. The djellaba is worn by both men and women. The difference being that the women’s djellabas are mostly of bright colors with decorative patterns, stitching, or beading, while men wear djellabas in plain, neutral colours. Men wear a caftan underneath which is a long white dress with no collar; while women usually wear a qmis which is a long jacket made out of a lightweight fabric as well as a seroual, which is a type of baggy pant.
The gandora is also worn by both men and women and is very similar to the djellaba. The difference being the gandora does not have a hood and has short sleeves. It has embroidery on the front around the neck and arms openings. For a convenient use, this garment has one slit on the side and one pocket on the other side at the waist level.
For special occasions, men may wear a red cap called a tarboosh or a fez. The origins of this head covering, is not clear. The design may have come from ancient Greece or the Balkans. The name fez is believed to come from Fez, the Moroccan city, which once produced the hat's red dye, which was made from crimson berries.
On their feet nearly all men wear babouches soft leather slippers with no heel, commonly in yellow but also may come in other colours. Many women wear these as well but some may at times wear high-heeled sandals, often in silver or gold tinsel.
For special occasions, men may wear a red cap called a tarboosh or a fez. The origins of this head covering, is not clear. The design may have come from ancient Greece or the Balkans. The name fez is believed to come from Fez, the Moroccan city, which once produced the hat's red dye, which was made from crimson berries.
On their feet nearly all men wear babouches soft leather slippers with no heel, commonly in yellow but also may come in other colours. Many women wear these as well but some may at times wear high-heeled sandals, often in silver or gold tinsel.
Women may also wear the
kaftan or the mansouria. These are the usual
two long dresses for women. The kaftan can range from being a dressy
casual to a very formal dress for celebrations and special occasions.
Fine fabrics and
brightly coloured silks are traditionally used to make the kaftan. The tailors use their skill and art to create these
beautiful dresses. They also come with a belt embroidered with silk
thread or gold. This coat, dress has
always been a source of inspiration throughout the world.
Women are strongly attached to their Moroccan clothes, despite the fact that they are very costly. The production of such garments is relatively expensive, as most of the work is done by hand. Despite this most women purchase a minimum of one new kaftan every year, normally for a special, social event, such as a religious festival or a wedding
Women are strongly attached to their Moroccan clothes, despite the fact that they are very costly. The production of such garments is relatively expensive, as most of the work is done by hand. Despite this most women purchase a minimum of one new kaftan every year, normally for a special, social event, such as a religious festival or a wedding
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