Bniqa Explained

Bniqa
Type:Algerian clothing
Material:Silk
Location:Algiers[1]

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.[2] The shower cap is used to dry the hair after bathing. The borders and the ends of the Bniqa typically feature golden embroiderey.[3]

See also

• Ghlila
• Frimla
• Karakou
• Sarma (hat)

Notes and References

  1. https://books.google.com/books?id=9Z7YAAAAMAAJ&q=bniqa+algiers The Embroideries of North Africa
  2. https://apam.hypotheses.org/3432 BNIQA
  3. http://carpetour.com/aphotos/islamiccourtlytextilesandtradegoods.pdf Islamic Courtly Textiles & Trade Goods

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