The Moroccan Djellaba Men's

The Moroccan Djellaba: The national costume over time

The Moroccan Djellaba Men's

      The Djellaba, symbol of many patriotic values, the official costume of allegiance (La Baiâ), a certified habit of members of the government in parliament, worn for centuries by all the Monarchs of Morocco during religious festivals as well as official ceremonies.

Difficult not to feel pride in front of the majestic beauty of our national costume, extraordinary heritage, which not only continues to exist but has been carried over time, to evolve and adapt to each era thanks to the passion and know-how of great Moroccan figures of stylistic creation.

The Moroccan costume:

The habit of the Moslem although having crossed the centuries and the ages, always kept a well-defined code, dictated by the habits and customs of the countries. The fabrics evolve with the times and tastes, as varied as the countries, the Muslim costume is too. From Riyadh to Cairo, via Casablanca, we will make you discover the costume of the Muslim from every angle! Head to Morocco where the Djellaba has stood the test of time and made an impression!

The term DJELLABA comes from the Arabic dialect جلّابة (djellabah) which comes from the literary Arabic term gallaba or gelibia, related to the habit worn by the gallab (slave traders). The DJELLABA is today a long dress that is worn up to the feet with a long hood. It exists in the Maghreb and the Middle East.

Quite similar to the Ottoman CAFTAN, the djellaba was designed for the male gender for its ease and comfort for the various jobs that men performed. With the advent of Islam, the djellaba, which was a large and respectable dress, was democratized to men and women, to meet the principles of the Qoran. 

Origin of the Moroccan costume:

A little bit of history is needed to better understand the evolution of Moroccan costume. We cannot build our cultural heritage, our history, by living in autarky, cut off from all relationships, external openings.

An influence from elsewhere

Many ignore it and yet it is difficult not to mention the Persian, Andalusian, Roman and even Turkish influence on the Moroccan dress code. Open to the Maghreb and Africa, galvanized by an Islamic heritage, marked by centuries of presence in Spain, inspired by Arab and Berber cultures, the Moroccan costume is as eclectic as it is rich. The Moroccan djellaba that everyone knows, like the caftan, has roots in neighboring cultures, including that of the Ottoman Empire. If at the start the caftan was a typically male garment, originally Turkish, even Persian, today it is completely feminine! This is to say evolution ... We can say that the Moroccan costume is deeply inspired by its neighbors. Morocco certainly resisted the domination of the Ottoman Empire, but its proximity to the latter did not prevent its opacity. We always rub off on the other, whether we like it or not ... 

The Moroccan Djellaba Men's

The djellaba clothing of dignitaries:

Although the wearing of the djellaba became popular, it was originally the clothing of dignitaries. Class, elegance, presence, she subtly dressed the most senior people. In Morocco, the Bzou djellaba is highly prized by high dignitaries. The complexity of its manufacture, hand weaving, finishes, are all factors influencing the price of the djellaba. Besides, many are tearing themselves away from it. But the "bzouia" djellaba is not for everyone!