Bniqa

The Bniqa is an embroidered shower cap that originated in Algiers.^[1]

TypeAlgerian clothing

MaterialSilk

Place of originAlgiers^[1]

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Bniqa

Type	Algerian clothing
Material	Silk
Place of origin	Algiers[1]

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The Bniqa is a traditional Algerian shower cap, it is embroidered with silk and gold threads.^[2] The shower cap is used to dry the hair after bathing.^[2] The borders and the ends of the Bniqa typically feature golden embroiderey.^[3]