Name of Object:

Jacket

Name in original language:

Djabadouli

Location:

Algiers, Algeria

Holding Institution:

Musée Public National des Arts et Traditions Populaires

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Date of Object:

Late 19th century

Inventory Number:

08/447/07

Material(s) / Technique(s):

Cotton and braiding

Description:

This short men's jacket is embroidered on the two front panels, with a decoration consisting of curls, all ending in a hook shape and bordered by a floral motif emerging from a stylised vase. The open, elbow-length sleeves are decorated with geometric motifs. The sleeves are secured by small, mother-of-pearl buttons. This formal jacket was worn for important ceremonies.

Citation of this web page:

"Jacket " in "Sharing History", Museum With No Frontiers, 2024. https://sharinghistory.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;AWE;dz;59;en

Translation by: Flaminia Baldwin

MWNF Working Number: DZ 123