Deel (clothing)

A deel (Mongolian Дээл, gown ) is a traditional jacket which is worn mainly in Mongolia for several centuries. It is worn over clothing, generally has no pockets and is usually made of cotton, felt or silk made ​​. Buttoned the Deel on the collar and on the right side and is wrapped with a cloth or leather sash, the bus together. On bus tools and other everyday necessities can be attached. The sash can be up to seven meters long in men and is wrapped around the waist in a clockwise direction. Women wear a about three feet long sash around the waist.

Deels may be made of different materials. Lined example, for the warmer seasons of cotton or silk, or winter sheepskin and fur. Usually, the sleeves have over- length. You are folded and can be striped warming over the hands in cold weather.

In appearance and texture of a Deels the support of a particular ethnic group and his social status can be assigned. Today it is still common in rural areas, where it is often worn in combination with Gutul, the traditional Mongolian boots. In urban areas, the traditional clothing is extensive western fashion given way.