Women clothing in Algeria before 1870
Women clothing in Algeria has changed a lot throughout ages, especially after the Crémieux decree.
Traditionally Jewish women in Algeria wore a conic hairpiece , called sarmah, or a scarf with fringes.
Clothing consisted of a long thin shirt with long sleeves, worn under a long sleeveless dress, called djubba, held with a large belt. This costume could be slightly vary from city to city. The quality of material and embroidery was an indicator of wealth.
Although married women covered their hair, they never wore a veil, like their Muslim neighbors.
Traditionally Jewish women in Algeria wore a conic hairpiece , called sarmah, or a scarf with fringes.
Clothing consisted of a long thin shirt with long sleeves, worn under a long sleeveless dress, called djubba, held with a large belt. This costume could be slightly vary from city to city. The quality of material and embroidery was an indicator of wealth.
Although married women covered their hair, they never wore a veil, like their Muslim neighbors.
Aïzer Chouraqui's sister Esther
