Clothing in Tunisia

FezType of hat.

JalabiyyaA long, hooded cotton shirt.

AbayaOne piece dress.

HajabConsists of two pieces. The first is a hair cap and

the second is the head covering that you slip over the hair cap. This is only worn by women.

JilbabA long-sleeved type of jacket that is worn over a light

weight outfit.

KufiA man’s Islamic hat.

NiqabA full faced burqah or face veil that covers the entire face completely except for the eyes. Only worn by

women.

ImamaA turban made of a long piece of material

wrapped around the head of a man.

IsbalTrousers that go to the ankle.

BurnoosA cloak with a hood.

SifsariA dress made out of a long piece of material

wrapped around a woman’s body.

ArrakiyyaSkull cap for men.

DjukhaLong, woolen outer robe without sleeves or collar,

closed by a single button at the neck.

SebbatClosed toe shoes.

SheddaType of turban.

KabkabWooden clogs for women.

DukaA pointed bonnet for women.

DerbalaA vest.

BakhnukEmbroidered head shawl for women.