Black Hooded Hand, Antique costume, Moroccan cape, Vintage Berber clothing, vintage clothing, vintage clothing men

Authentic moroccan black cape Please see last images for more details on the dimensions 229 CM X 111 CM = 90.1 INCHES X 43.7 INCHES Akhnif is the name for the shepherd's cloak as it was worn in south western morocco by jewish and berber men and boys. The akhnif cape was woven in one piece on an upright loom. from goat's hair or wool. Typical for this black mens burnous is bright red " half moon " on the back. visible from great distance, The richly embroidered decoration made an akhnif of this kind into festive garment for respected head of the family. Made by the Ait Ouaouzguite tribe, the akhnif has two major design sections: the first is the black plainwoven field decorated with Berber talismanic tattoos and symbols. The second is the red 'half moon' or eye as protection against the evil eye. The motif in the centre is that of a lizard, which with its sharp tongue pierces evil. Handwoven on an upright loom from goat's hair, this large robe is a fascinating piece of collectible textile art. Country of Origin: Morocco Material : Genuine wool SLH1 --------------More info -------------- Shipping methods : Fedex, DHL " Door to Door " for your convenience 2-3 Business days after handling time anywhere in USA.. and Canada ... Europe ... Asia We help small stores by offering Wholesale prices, please inquire on our Etsy conversation We do special inspection on our rugs before we ship them out, we make sure all our rugs are clean, in good condition before we ship them out.