Djebba fergani explained
A djebba fergani or gandoura is a traditional long velvet dress adorned with elaborate embroidery, originating in Constantine, Algeria.[2] It is made from black or burgundy velvet and features elaborate golden embroidery. It is also worn in Tizi Ouzou, where it is typically made using cotton.
The dress is frequently adorned with majboud, golden Algerian embroidery that has been named an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO, along with the Algerian kaftan and the chedda of Tlemcen.[3]
See also
Notes and References
- http://nationalclothing.org/africa/48-algeria/566-algerian-folk-clothing-from-different-regions-of-the-country.html Algerian folk clothing from different regions of the country
- https://books.google.com/books?id=StkiAQAAIAAJ&q=djeba+fergani The Greenwood Encyclopedia of World Popular Culture, Volume 4
- Web site: UNESCO - Rites and craftsmanship associated with the wedding costume tradition of Tlemcen . 2023-05-09 . ich.unesco.org . en.
