M'laya
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m-laya-258-4681156
title:
M'laya
text:
The M'laya is a black veil that covers the whole body, it originated in Algeria. The origin of the M'laya goes back to the 18th century and is connected to the death of Salah Bey who was the Bey of Constantine. Following his tragic death a tradition emerged in Constantine of wearing the M'laya. The M'laya is black in colour unlike the haik which is white. The M'laya covers the entire body and is said to have been a symbol of modesty.
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encyclopedia
description:
Algerian clothing
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%27laya
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date modified:
2023-03-15T18:35:16Z
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