A djebba fergani or gandoura is a traditional long velvet dress adorned with elaborate embroidery, originating in Constantine, Algeria.[1][2] It is made from black or burgundy velvet and features elaborate golden embroidery.[2] It is also worn in Tizi Ouzou, where it is typically made using cotton.[2]
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| Type | Algerian clothing |
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| Material | Velvet |
| Place of origin | Algeria[1] |
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]
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edit- ^ a b Algerian folk clothing from different regions of the country
- ^ a b c The Greenwood Encyclopedia of World Popular Culture, Volume 4 Gary Hoppenstand Greenwood Press,
- ^ "UNESCO - Rites and craftsmanship associated with the wedding costume tradition of Tlemcen". ich.unesco.org. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
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