This garment, traditionally called a gandora, is worn by men in the Saharan regions of Morocco. It is prestigious for men of the Sahara to wear lots of cloth, so this garment is large and is one size fits all. You could wear alone or on top of a shirt or long sleeved shirt and baggy or regular pants.A long cotton turban is a traditional accent that is usually worn with these Saharan garments. The fabric has beautiful motifs such as the crescent moon and star woven into it and has beautiful gold embroidery around the neck (front and back), on the chest, on the shoulders, and on the sleeve openings.The fabric is a nice soft blend of cotton and rayon.Hand or machine wash (cold water), dryer safe. You might want to steam or iron after washing.In Morocco, this beautiful piece is called Burnoose or Selham. It is made in Morocco from a nice soft blend of wool and cotton. This Burnoose also has a hood with an elegant tassel. The Burnoose is worn by both Imazighen (Berbers) and Arabs. This garment is traditionally worn on a long garment such as a Moroccan hooded jellaba or a white Saharan gandora or robe as you can see on the image.
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