The M'laya ( ar, ملاية) is a black veil that covers the whole body, it originated in
Algeria
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The origin of the M'laya goes back to the 18th century and is connected to the death of
Salah Bey who was the Bey of
Constantine
Constantine most often refers to:
* Constantine the Great, Roman emperor from 306 to 337, also known as Constantine I
* Constantine, Algeria, a city in Algeria
Constantine may also refer to:
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Following his tragic death a tradition emerged in Constantine of wearing the M'laya.
The M'laya is black in colour unlike the
haik which is white. The M'laya covers the entire body and is said to have been a symbol of modesty.
See also
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Haik
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Ghlila
The Ghlila is a traditional Algerian jacket originating from Algeria, it is a trapezoidal jacket in velvet or brocade with a deep oval neckline, decorative buttons and enriched with embroidery notably featuring golden threads.
One of the earlies ...
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Algerian Kaftan
The presence of the caftan in Algeria dates far back to the Rustamid period, the Zirid period in the 10th century and is also attested during the Zayyanid period. Prior to the Zirid period, during the Rustamid period the great value, good reputat ...
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Djebba Fergani
References
Algerian clothing
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