Standard dress of Tunisia

The Tunisian youth is far away from the conventional Tunisian attires and they enjoy to put on Western garments. Nevertheless, some Tunisian families are continuing the practice to use the conventional costumes. The traditional dress of Tunisia is the symbol of the national heritage and identity of Tunisia. Tunisia is a land of diversified cultural heritage. If somebody wants to see the men and women of Tunisia in their classic costumes then he or she have to attend the cultural festivals, ceremonies of the national value or wedding occasions.

Modern day Tunisian girls in the Western dresses ( Image : dodsmegan )

The well-known conventional men’s wear is Jebba which is normally created with wool and silk. The other accessories of Jebba include The “Farmla”, a kind of vest, “Montane”, a form of coat along with the baggy trousers.

A Tunisian man in his conventional dress ( Image : Alessandro Minciotti )

A round shaped headdress which is nearly like a het is called “Chechia”, which is now confined to religious occasions and worn by few elderly men. A covering cloak which is known as “Barnous”, a lengthy hooded woolen poncho-like coat with no sleeves, is also worn over Jebba as a symbol of pride and prestige.

A Tunisian woman wearing the ceremonial dress ( Image: kgram )

The Fouta and Blouza is double piece standard attire for women in Tunisia which can be frequently observed in the capital city of Tunis. The Fouta is a dress made of silk or cotton, which ladies wrap from their waists to their ankles. The Blouza is used as the attire on the bustier part of the outfit.

A Jewish Tunisian bride in her standard wedding dress ( Photo: Magnes Museum )

The Tunisian brides typically dress up with Kesswa Tounsia. This charming wedding attire is decorated with crystal beads and rhinestones and graceful embroidery.

A Tunisian woman the standard Scarf ( Image: Alan Shipley )

Getting an Islamic country, the females of Tunis also use “Sefsari” to cover them. The distinctive function of Sefsari is that it covers the complete body and it is made with white or yellow silk. The girls of Tunis usually don’t cover their faces but they cover the complete physique by wrapping the Sefsari around their physique and more than their head.

Tunisian dancer wearing the cultural costume (Image: Harold Stern)

The widespread traditional footwear each for the Tunisian males and females is Balgha and the Kontra which is created with leather.  Balgha and Kontra is a required item to be utilized with the traditional dress of Tunisia, especially in the summer.

A jubilant Tunisian folk dancer in her standard costume ( Image: Deniseraqs )