Ghlila
 A short-sleeved velvet Ghlila enriched with golden embroidery | |
| Type | Algerian clothing |
|---|---|
| Material | Velvet |
| Place of origin | Algeria[1] |
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.[1]
One of the earliest references to the Ghlila was by Diego De Haëdo who recorded his observations during his time in Algiers from 1578 to 1581.[1] Diego de Haëdo gave a description of women wearing voluminous blouses and long cossacks which he had identified as “goleyla” (Ghlila). De Haëdo described the Ghlila as being made from velvet, satin or damask, featuring a wide neckline secured with silver or gold buttons and falling mid-length.
At the beginning of the 19th century the Algerians wore a low cut Ghlila which stopped at the height of the hips consisting of short sleeves, a single button and gold threads. The Ghlila Djabadouli is a Ghlila with long sleeves and it is also worn by men.[2]
The Ghlila was a source for later developments in Algerian fashion as the Karakou descends from it as well as the Caftan of Algiers.[1][3]
Black velvet Ghlila Djabadouli
Violet coloured velvet Ghlila Djabadouli featuring elaborate golden embroidery
Ghlila Djabadouli
Short-sleeved Ghlila exhibiting golden embroidery
Short-sleeved Ghlila
See also[]
• Karakou
• Frimla
• Bniqa
• Algerian Kaftan
References[]
- ^ a b c d Snoap, Morgan, "Algerian Women's Waistcoats - The Ghlila and Frimla: Readjusting the Lens on the Early French Colonial Era in Algeria (1830-1870)" (2020). Honors Program Theses. 114.
- ^ Pascal Pichault , The traditional Algerian costume , Maisonneuve and Larose,2007 ( ISBN 2-7068-1991-X and 978-2-7068-1991-9 , OCLC 190966236 , read online )
- ^ Paraître et apparences en Europe occidentale du Moyen Âge à nos jours Isabelle Paresys Presses Univ. Septentrion,
- Algerian clothing