Monday, September 29, 2008

Jelabiahs

Examples of a Jelabieh, Jelabiah, or, if you prefer, a Djellaba, defined as a long hooded garment from Egypt; versions of it appear to be worn by both sexes. A reporter described the dress of Abdu'l-Baha as a Jelabiah in 1919.

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