National Day of traditional attire in Tunis - in pictures

  • Tunisian women in traditional clothing celebrate national day of traditional dress and handicrafts on Sunday, March 13, in the capital Tunis. All photos by EPA
    Tunisian women in traditional clothing celebrate national day of traditional dress and handicrafts on Sunday, March 13, in the capital Tunis. All photos by EPA
  • Dressed in traditional outfits, those taking part march along main Tunis thoroughfares, such as Avenue Habib Bourgiba.
    Dressed in traditional outfits, those taking part march along main Tunis thoroughfares, such as Avenue Habib Bourgiba.
  • The event aims to help preserve the traditional heritage of Tunisia, while having fun.
    The event aims to help preserve the traditional heritage of Tunisia, while having fun.
  • It is marked by a carnival atmosphere, with music and national flags complementing the colourful costumes
    It is marked by a carnival atmosphere, with music and national flags complementing the colourful costumes
  • Men in traditional attire mark the event. The Tunisian jebba robe, made of flax, silk or wool, is worn with a vest, baggy trousers and the chechia traditional round hat.
    Men in traditional attire mark the event. The Tunisian jebba robe, made of flax, silk or wool, is worn with a vest, baggy trousers and the chechia traditional round hat.
  • Tunisians celebrate their heritage. For the event, women often wear the fouta and blouza. Made of cotton or silk, these are inspired by wedding dresses of the past.
    Tunisians celebrate their heritage. For the event, women often wear the fouta and blouza. Made of cotton or silk, these are inspired by wedding dresses of the past.
  • The country's rich garment heritage includes influences from other cultures, including Andalusia in southern Spain and Turkey.
    The country's rich garment heritage includes influences from other cultures, including Andalusia in southern Spain and Turkey.
  • Women fly the Tunisian flag at the festival.
    Women fly the Tunisian flag at the festival.
  • Tunisians celebrate their cultural roots and traditional costume and handicrafts.
    Tunisians celebrate their cultural roots and traditional costume and handicrafts.