Foreign writers, painters, photographers visiting Morocco often described the Grand Costume because of its splendid appearance, as apparent in the images shown in the adjacent gallery. The dressing of the bride was a ceremonial occasion directed by a woman knowledgeable in the associated rituals.
			Grand Costume (keswa el-kbîra) Rabat, late 19th century Skirt: silk velvet with gold metallic ribbon and passmenterie; lining: polished cotton; bodice: silk velvet with gilt metallic embroidery, leather; sleeves: transparent silk chiffon with gold brocade The Jewish Museum, New York, Purchased with funds given by the Judaica Acquisitions Fund, 1993-195 a-e