Kabous el-gharek or sarouel bridal pants, Tunisia, early 20th century Wide pants in unbleached silk satin embroidered with a pattern of small silk thread flowers and silver sequins and cannetilles in broken lines and broad floral motifs, the background with a pattern of thread-embroidered flowers. Sewn-in cotton inserts at the bottom of the legs and waist, and cotton lining. Approx. 156 x 165 cm Some stains, oxidation of some silver elements. These baggy, very wide pants are part of the traditional costume of Tunisian brides, both Jewish and Muslim, known as marsaoui. They are combined with a bodice that covers the bride's bust. A similar example can be found at the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire du Judaïsme (Inv. 2002.34.001.1-2).