Monday, August 15, 2011

Fashion of The Northern Africa

Morocco is a country from Northern Africa which is rich in history, traditions, people, and culture. Every part of these aspects influences how Moroccan people are dressed. 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.

There are three basic types of djellaba for men and two basic everyday options for women. For both sexes, djellaba is the most common throughout the country.

Djellaba for women
 For Moroccan clothes for the men, there are also the northern and the southern djellaba, and for the women there is the kaftan. In Islamic religion of Morocco is also a key factor in the way that Moroccan people dress. The djellaba covers the whole body and is therefore an acceptable modest outfit.
Gandora


The gandora unlike the djellaba doesn't have a hood and normally has short sleeves. Gandora has strong embroidery on the neck and sleeve openings,a pocket on one side and a slit on the other.

The caftan and Mansouria fabric are the usual two long dresses for women. The Moroccan caftans usually wear for celebration and special occasions. This dress highlights the femininity, splendor and elegance because of the meticulous production. Fine fabrics and brightly colored silks are the traditional fashion. Gold embroidery, silver, contours and ends delicately decorated, all returning a sensation of richness and femininity. A belt embroidered with silk thread or gold (or at least among wealthy women, silver or solid gold) shakes the Caftan size.


Simple design of Caftan
Caftan

















Caftan for wedding dress

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