Traditional Clothing in Mali: Boubou, Jalabiya, Kufi & More

Men’s Attire

• Boubou: Ankle‑length loose robe, cotton, plain or patterned.
• Jalabiya: Long‑sleeved, loose garment, cotton/linen.
• Kanté: Embroidered tunic.
• Kufi: Small round cap, cotton/wool.
• Sooro: Embroidered trousers.
• Babouche: Leather slippers (unisex).

Women’s Attire

• Grand boubou: Long loose dress.
• Petit boubou: Shorter version.
• Pagne: Wrap‑around skirt cloth.
• Waz: Blouse, cotton, plain/patterned.
• Faso Dan Fani: Hand‑woven cotton fabric with geometric designs.
• Gele: Headscarf, cotton/silk.

Styles vary by ethnicity (Bambara, Fulani, Tuareg, etc.) and occasion.