 Men wearing the qashabiya | |
| Material | Camel hair andwool |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Algeria |
Theqashabiya (Arabic:القشابية) is a traditional winter garment originating fromAlgeria. It features a hood and differs from theburnous by the presence of sleeves and a closure. Thicker and wider than theDjellaba (الجلابة), it is made of camel wool. It allows its wearer to brave the wind and precipitation of winter.
It also holds significant importance in the Algeriancollective memory, as it, along with the burnous, represents the attire of theshuhada during theAlgerian War of National Liberation. It also has the reputation of being Algeria's national attire.
According to Georges Séraphin Colin, the term "qeššabiya" used in central and eastern Algeria is a deformation of the Latingausapa, a term that would have been preserved in the form ofgosaba in the Adrar, where it refers to a shirt.[1]
Arabic dictionaries list several definitions and etymologies for the term qashabiya, although they all agree in designating a garment but differ in its characteristics.
The Qashabiya, a characteristic garment symbol of the High Plateaus ofAlgeria, is mainly crafted in the heart ofDjelfa and its surroundings. It can also be found in the eastern regions ofMorocco, theAurès,Tunisia, and even as far asTripolitania.[citation needed]
The qashabiya is associated with themujahideen who fought during theAlgerian War of Independence. The qashabiya was crucial in helping Algerian guerrillas withstand the harsh cold in the mountains while also allowing them to blend into their surroundings for camouflage. Nowadays the region of theOuled Nail is renowned for crafting and wearing the qashabiya.[2]
The Qashabiya is still made by tailors inSétif, particularly in the district of "At Tarazoun" (الطرازون) street. This traditional industry is however threatened by lack of transmission to the youngest.[3]
In the Djelfa region, a camel wool fabric called Ouabri is made. This fabric is used in the making of a wide range of Qashabiya and Burnous Ouabri. These two garments are in high demand today, particularly the Qashabiya Ouabri. In addition, the fabric of the fabric adapts well to other garments, particularly modern outfits.[4]
بأن المناطق التي تشتهر بها حاليا هي أولاد نايل بالجلفة، وبلدية مسعد على الخصوص، بعدما كانت القشابية البيضاء لسيدي خالد وأولاد جلال هي الرائدة في خمسينيات القرن الماضي، بحكم توفر المنطقة على المادة الأولية وهي الصوف.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)Le produit issu de cette activité nommée étoffe est très apprécié au niveau national et même au delà des frontières. Il est utilisé dans la confection d’une grande gamme de Qashabiya et Burnous Ouabri. Ces deux habits connaissent aujourd’hui une demande importante particulièrement la Qashabiya Ouabri. En plus, le tissu de l'étoffe s'adapte bien à d'autres confections notamment des tenues modernes.