Coat (burnous )

anonymous, 1850 - 1865

French soldiers in the North African colonies adopted this traditional local cape for its functional use. In the mid-19th century this burnous gave rise to a new fashion in women’s coats named after the original. They were decorated with fringes and tassels and generally had a hood. Besides being called burnous, these capes were also known as a bedouïne or Talma.

  • Artwork typewomenswear, outerwear, cloak, burnous
  • Object numberBK-1973-398
  • Dimensionslength 73 cm x length 85 cm x width 250 cm