Qashabiya
Sign in to saveThe qashabiya () is a traditional Maghrebian winter garment, it's traditionally considered of Berber origin.It features a hood and differs from the burnous by the presence of sleeves and a closure. Thicker and wider than the Djellaba (), it is made of camel wool. It allows its wearer to brave the wind and precipitation of winter.
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The qashabiya () is a traditional Maghrebian winter garment, it's traditionally considered of Berber origin.It features a hood and differs from the burnous by the presence of sleeves and a closure. Thicker and wider than the Djellaba (), it is made of camel wool. It allows its wearer to brave the wind and precipitation of winter.
It also holds significant importance in the Algerian collective memory, as it, along with the burnous, represents the attire of the shuhada during the Algerian War of National Liberation. It also has the reputation of being Algeria's national attire.
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