jellaba
Hooded North African garment
A jellaba is a loose-fitting hooded robe with full sleeves, traditionally worn in North Africa, especially Morocco.
The garment typically reaches to the ankles and often features decorative embroidery around the neckline and hood.
Both men and women wear jellabas, though styles differ: He bought a wool jellaba in the Marrakech souk.
Also spelled djellaba or galabiya.
Loose, long-sleeved robe
- kaftanLong loose traditional robe
- abayaFull-body modest garment
- thobeArab men's long robe
- galabeyaEgyptian full-length robe
burnous · burnoose · boubou · dashiki · kameez · tunic · robe · cloak
Moroccan imperial city
- medinaHistoric Arab city core
- soukTraditional Arab market
- BerberNorth African ethnic group
- MaghrebNorthwest African region
tagine · Casablanca · mint tea · mosque · minaret · couscous · Atlas Mountains · Sahara
Sheared animal fiber
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
- linenFlax-derived textile
- silkFine woven insect fiber
- weaveInterlace strands into fabric
fabric · embroidery · braid · trim · thread · dye · pattern · striped
Attached head covering
- cowlHooded monastic garment
- cloakSleeveless outer wrap
- capeShouldered sleeveless wrap
- burnousHooded woolen cloak
mantle · headcovering · shroud · veil · anorak · parka · hoodie · balaclava
Marriage rite and feast
- EidIslamic holy celebration
- Friday prayerWeekly Islamic congregational worship
- feastElaborate ceremonial meal
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
formal · festive · ornate · embroidered · special occasion · guest · festival · ritual
caftan
Loose, long-sleeved robe
galabeya · burnous · burnoose · boubou · dashiki · kameez · tunic · robe · cloak · gown
Marrakech
Moroccan imperial city
Maghreb · tagine · Casablanca · mint tea · mosque · minaret · couscous · Atlas Mountains · Sahara · argan oil
wool
Sheared animal fiber
weave · fabric · embroidery · braid · trim · thread · dye · pattern · striped · solid
hood
Attached head covering
burnous · mantle · headcovering · shroud · veil · anorak · parka · hoodie · balaclava · capuche
wedding
Marriage rite and feast
- EidIslamic holy celebration
- Friday prayerWeekly Islamic congregational worship
- feastElaborate ceremonial meal
celebration · formal · festive · ornate · embroidered · special occasion · guest · festival · ritual · blessing
jellabatailored jacket
Fitted formal outerwear piece
bodycon dress · skinny jeans · leotard · wetsuit · corset
jellabathree-piece suit
Coordinated business attire trio
business suit · tuxedo · miniskirt · cocktail dress · bikini