Djubba Gandoura (Moroccan men's clothing)

Today, Mon Qamis Homme puts back to the taste of the day the jubba gandoura man. Our Muslim store for men specialized in the thobe wishes to put in the honor, this time, a traditional Moroccan dress.

We were eager to see this noble Moroccan garment, full of history, reinvested in the modern Muslim man's wardrobe. Heading to North Africa, to discover or rediscover a timeless traditional dress of the Maghreb.

Origin of the jubba gandoura man

The Sunnah, housing both tradition and modernity, has always been able to compose with Divine law and customs. These habits and customs are reflected even in the clothing, since each Muslim people has its way of dressing. While following the Prophet, covering the awra and respecting the modesty, so dear to Islam.

For the Moroccan people, this takes the form of a traditional dress characteristic, recognizable among thousands. The Moroccan jubba and gandoura, worn for decades, are firmly rooted in the country's heritage.

The jubba, a prestigious garment

This Arab dress was originally the garment of high dignitaries. Today, it has become popular and is the mark of prestige and power. The complexity of its manufacture, its hand weaving and its finishing touches made it the exclusivity of high ranking people. For this reason, its acquisition was not within the reach of all the purses. Now, it is accessible and widespread in all strata of Moroccan society.

A Moroccan costume under influences..

The typical Moroccan clothing is the fruit of exchanges and opening. Indeed, no culture is built alone, without foreign influences and inspirations. For this reason, the traditional Moroccan costume is the result of Islamic heritage, Roman, Persian, Andalusian and Turkish influences. It is inspired by Arab and Berber cultures and reflects centuries of history with Spain. Certainly, Morocco was able to resist the domination of the Ottoman Empire. However, it could not escape its cultural imprint. Thus, the Moroccan folklore is all impregnated of its History with the world.

The jubba gandoura man or the art of dressing in the Moroccan way

The traditional Moroccan costume is composed of several key pieces, varying according to the season and the occasions. The Moroccan jubba: The traditional Moroccan jubba is a long, loose dress usually with a hood. Intended to be worn as a coat over the gandoura, it is reminiscent of the burnous.

This jubba for men is undoubtedly the clothing of the religious festivals as well as the family ceremonies. Garment of the Eid, garment of Friday, but also Moroccan wedding dress, it accompanies men in important events.

The gandoura for man The traditional Moroccan gandoura is a short-sleeved tunic, loose and down to the ankles. This short-sleeved gandoura is an everyday garment that can be worn indoors or outdoors. In hot weather, it can be worn alone, without its Moroccan coat. Its fullness and its fabric make it a very comfortable and pleasant garment to wear.

The cotton gandoura is the preferred choice of Moroccans for this daily use. However, it is quite possible to make it a ceremonial outfit. The wedding gandoura will then be more elaborate, decorated with complex embroidery and sewn in a noble fabric.

A rich art of dress

The men's jubba and the men's gandoura are not the only nuggets of Moroccan heritage in terms of clothing. Indeed, many other elements are added to the traditional Moroccan wardrobe. Among them, we find among others the sarouel, wide pants with a more or less ample crotch.

Also, the jabador man, composed of a tunic and embroidered pants as well as the babouches. Similarly, Moroccan craftsmanship has nothing to envy the world in the design of luxurious clothing.

Takchita, caftans, circumcision garments... The art of Moroccan sewing, trimmings and the finesse of its embroideries never cease to arouse admiration. The elegance of the cuts, the dyeing of fabrics, the choice of precious materials will always remain a wonder for the eyes.

Moroccan clothing, a symbol of heritage preservation

Despite the onslaught of globalization, Moroccan customs are still very much alive. The standardization of fashion has certainly caused much harm to the heritage of the Maghreb. However, Moroccans are keen to protect their origins and defend their traditions.

So, at every ceremony, you will always see a white man's gandoura topped by a Moroccan cotton jubba. At each jumu'a, each eid, each wedding, each baptism, this cultural heritage that is the jubba gandoura man will be honored and claimed. And it is very well so..

The thobe: a close Arab cousin

Another oriental outfit is similar to the gandoura for men. It is the thobe, a traditional garment originating from the Arabian Peninsula. Again, each region has its own specificities.

We can quote for example the Emirati thobe or the Saudi thobe.

Both are long, loose-fitting tunics that reach above the ankles. They have their source in the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad alayhi salat w salam, who was particularly fond of this garment. White in color, it was his favorite garment and the Arabs were keen to emulate him in this preference of dress.

In principle, they are quite sober but can be decorated with some very discreet patterns. They have a distinctive sign that differentiates them from the gandoura: the collar style mao buttoned. Moreover, a small pocket at the level of the chest often comes to dress the front of the kameez.

The Pakistani thobe, as for him, is shorter and is worn with a matched pants. It is thus closer to the djabador.

The jubba also has its Saudi equivalent:

the bisht. Worn over the thobe, the bisht is a kind of coat sewn in a very light material. Like the Algerian burnous, it gives character, presence and class to the wearer.

It is clear that the Muslim community, of all origins, seems to follow a similar dress code. The beauty lies in the fact of appropriating the Sunnah and to mix a little of its art there..