Machmoum

A machmoum (Arabic: مشموم) is a small flower bouquet or necklace made of jasmine or fell, specific to Tunisia. It is sold during the summer in the afternoon or in the evening.

A Machmoum picture
Machmoum manufacturing and sale stand

The men wear it on their ear, the women in their cleavage or carry it by hand.[1]

References

  1. "The machmoum". Sidi-bou-said.com. Retrieved 2017-01-10.
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