Djebba fergani

The women’s ceremonial costume in the Eastern region of Algeria: knowledge and skills associated with the making and adornment of the 'Gandoura' and the 'Melehfa'
The women’s ceremonial costume in the Eastern region of Algeria: knowledge and skills associated with the making and adornment of the 'Gandoura' and the 'Melehfa'
UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
Country	Algeria
Reference	02139
Region	Arab States
Inscription history
Inscription	2024 (19th session)
List	Representative

Djebba fergani
Type	Algerian clothing
Material	Velvet
Place of origin	Algeria

A djebba fergani or gandoura is a traditional long velvet dress adorned with elaborate embroidery, originating in Constantine, Algeria.^[1]^[2] It is made from black or burgundy velvet and features elaborate golden embroidery.^[2] It is also worn in Tizi Ouzou, where it is typically made using cotton.^[2]

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The dress is frequently adorned with majboud, golden Algerian embroidery that has been named an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO, along with the melhfa and the wedding costume of Tlemcen.^[3]

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Djebba fergani

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