Djellaba vs. Caftan

Djellabanoun

A loose-fitting, ankle-length hooded robe worn by men in North Africa.

Djellaba

The djellaba or jillaba (; Arabic: جلابة; Berber: aselham), also written gallabea, is a long, loose-fitting unisex outer robe with full sleeves that is worn in the Maghreb region of North Africa. In central and eastern Algeria it is called qeššaba or qeššabiya.

Caftannoun

alternative spelling of kaftan

Caftannoun

A garment worn throughout the Levant, consisting of a long gown with sleeves reaching below the hands. It is generally fastened by a belt or sash.

Caftanverb

To clothe with a caftan.

Caftannoun

a woman's dress style that imitates the caftan cloaks worn by men in the Near East

Caftannoun

a (cotton or silk) cloak with full sleeves and sash reaching down to the ankles; worn by men in the Levant