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Female ceremonial outfits in the great east of Algeria

Algerian women have played a central role in preserving heritage and maintaining customs and traditions, which constitute an essential part of national identity. She has actively contributed to the transmission of traditional Algerian clothing through generations, ensuring that it remains a living testimony to the cultural wealth of the nation. Whether they live in urban or rural areas, Algerian women proudly wear traditional outfits during different celebrations, thus highlighting the know-how and creativity of Algerian artisans, who have made these clothes according to centuries-old traditions reflecting the deep authenticity of Algerian heritage. The traditional Algerian costume is composed of several distinctive elements which illustrate the cultural diversity and artisanal wealth of the country. Among them, we find the Gandoura, the Mlehfa, the Caftan, the Qatt, the Qouït, the Lahaaf, the Chechia, the Sarouel, the Dakhila, the Louqa, the Mendil, the Ghenour and the Belt. These outfits are adorned with exquisite embroidery techniques such as majboud, fetla, konteel, tell, tarsi’ and ta’ammar, which give them incomparable beauty and elegance. To enhance their luxurious appearance, these outfits are often accompanied by traditional gold and silver jewelry, including the Chechia bel Sultani, the Djabin, the Khit Errouh, the Manakech, the Mechref, the Mokhbel, the Sekhab, the Mahzema (belt), the Harz, the Hebzim, the Masaïss, the Maqays, the Khalkhal and the Rdiif. These inherited cultural pieces represent a rich heritage that continues to thrive thanks to the creativity and know-how of Algerian artisans who have preserved these crafts across generations.