Traditional dress

Algerian traditional attire is one of the most important in the North African region since it has been preserved for centuries. Although Algerians wear western-style clothing in the country's major cities, the rural class maintains a practice of wearing traditional Algerian costume in the country's outlying districts.

Algerian men's traditional clothing consists of a Gandoura or cloak made of white or brown wool. They also wear a shirt under another longer shirt. Algerian men wear burnous, which is a sleeveless coat, in their apparel. In the summer, burnous is formed of lawn, while in the winter, it is manufactured with wool. This could include enticing embroidery and a variety of design motifs.

Algerian women typically wear a clothing known as a Haik, which is a veil-like fabric that covers the woman from head to toe. They wear loose-fitting trousers with this. The Islamic influence is also visible in the fact that most women wear headdresses to cover their heads. The traditional wedding dress of Algerian women is a very elegant clothing, and the women of Algeria wear their traditional wedding costumes on wedding ceremonies. These bridal gowns are designed in a variety of beautiful and attractive patterns. It is considered as one of unique cultural characteristics of Algeria.