This is a burnous, a hooded cloak from North African dress, made for winter wear. It has no sleeves and drapes over the shoulders and arms in a full, flowing shape. A deep hood can be pulled up against wind and cold or left down.
The mid-weight polyester blend holds heat and weighs around 2 kg. The front closes with braided frog-and-toggle fastenings at the top. A decorative woven loop on one side threads onto a toggle bar on the other. Concealed snap buttons below keep the front closed.
The cut is relaxed and oversized, with room to layer over a thobe, a kandura or everyday clothes.
- Type
- Sleeveless hooded cloak (burnous)
- Material
- Mid-weight polyester blend
- Weight
- Around 2 kg
- Fit
- Relaxed, oversized; drapes over the shoulders and arms rather than fitting like a jacket
- Sizes
- S to XL
- Sizing
- Most people order their normal size; size down for a less voluminous drape
- Colors
- Onyx black, Slate gray, Navy, Olive
- Hood
- Deep and roomy
- Closure
- Braided frog-and-toggle fastenings at the top, with concealed snap buttons below
- Cleaning
- Spot clean by hand with cold water and mild detergent; dab stains rather than scrubbing
- Do not
- Machine wash, bleach, wring out, or tumble dry; keep away from radiators and hair dryers
- Drying
- Air dry on a wide, sturdy hanger, away from direct sunlight
- Wrinkles
- Steam lightly, or iron on low heat with a cloth in between, keeping the iron away from the toggles
- Storage
- Hung or folded in a breathable bag in a cool, dry place