A traditional Moroccan outer garment for women consisting of a draped piece of cloth, similar to a haik but with specific regional characteristics.
From Moroccan Arabic or Berber origin, likely related to 'haik' but with regional variation. The term reflects the specific textile traditions of Morocco and North African communities.
Like how regional Italian dialects create different pasta shapes, different North African regions developed their own versions of draped garments, each with specific wrapping techniques and cultural meanings!
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