42- Jellabiya
The jellabiya is a traditional Egyptian garment native to the Nile Valley.
It differs from the Arabian thawb in that it has a wider cut, no collar (in some case no buttons) and longer, wider sleeves. In case of farmers, these sleeves can be very wide and sewn into pockets. They are then used to store small items such as tobacco or money. Along the Red Sea coast of Sudan and Egypt as well as the Sinai peninsula, most Arab Beduin and some Badawi tribesmen prefer the Arabian style dishdash or thawb over the Nile valley jalabiya, because of the latter's association with farming.
Jellabiya colours are often white in the summer. During winter, thicker fabric in other colours such as grey, dark green, olive, blue, tan or striped fabrics are used. The garment is traditionally worn with an ammama
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