Karakou
Algerian clothing
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The Karakou is a long-sleeved fitted velvet jacket embroidered with golden and silvered threads, it is a traditional Algerian garment originating from Algiers.[1][2][3]
The Karakou was developed in the 19th century and is the evolution of the Algerian Ghlila which was part of the local dress of Algeria.[4]
This Algerian vest is made by an Algerian Embroidery called El Majboud, which was inscribed in the UNESCO along with the Algerian Kaftan and Chedda Tlemcenia.[5]
Algerian Karakou
See also
• Ghlila
• Frimla
• Djebba Fergani
• Algerian Kaftan