Burnous
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n man wearing a white/beige burnous, 19th century A burnous ( , ⴰⴱⴰⵔⵏⵓⵙ), also burnoose, burnouse, bournous or barnous, is a long cloak of coarse woollen fabric with a pointed hood, often white, traditionally worn by Northwest African men. Historically, the white burnous was worn during important events by men of high positions. Today, men of different social standing may wear it for ceremonial occasions, such as weddings or on religious and national holidays.
n man wearing a white/beige burnous, 19th century]] A burnous ( , ⴰⴱⴰⵔⵏⵓⵙ), also burnoose, burnouse, bournous or barnous, is a long cloak of coarse woollen fabric with a pointed hood, often white, traditionally worn by Northwest African men. Historically, the white burnous was worn during important events by men of high positions. Today, men of different social standing may wear it for ceremonial occasions, such as weddings or on religious and national holidays.
See also
Birrus Bernos Kaftan Qashabiya Jelaba Qamis
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