The Bniqa is an embroidered shower cap that originated in
Algiers.
The Bniqa is a traditional Algerian shower cap, it is embroidered with silk and gold threads.
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14th-19th century
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Ghlila
The Ghlila is a traditional Algerian jacket originating from Algeria, it is a trapezoidal jacket in velvet or brocade with a deep oval neckline, decorative buttons and enriched with embroidery notably featuring golden threads.
One of the earlies ...
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Frimla
The Frimla is a sleeveless cropped waistcoat that originated in Algeria during the 19th century, it is a variation of the Algerian Ghlila.Leyla Belkaïd, Algéroises: story of a Mediterranean costume, Edisud, 1998 ( , )
The Frimla is said to have ...
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Karakou
The Karakou is a long-sleeved fitted velvet jacket embroidered with golden and silvered threads, it is a traditional Algerian garment originating from Algiers.
The Karakou was developed in the 19th century and is the evolution of the Algerian Gh ...
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Sarma (hat)
The Sarma or Serma is a cone-shaped metallic headdress that originated in Algiers.
The Sarma was mostly worn by Algerian women during the Ottoman period in Algeria. The Sarma is composed of two parts, the first being a truncated and hollow ha ...
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Algerian clothing
Embroidery