 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source .(September 2021) |
 Algerian woman wearing a Sarma | |
| Type | Algerian clothing |
|---|---|
| Material | Gold or silver |
| Place of origin | Algiers [1] [2] |
The Sarma or Serma is a cone-shaped metallic headdress that originated in Algiers. [1]
The Sarma was mostly worn by Algerian women during the Ottoman period in Algeria. The Sarma is composed of two parts, the first being a truncated and hollow half-cone which is held against the head by thin scarves or bands and resting on the forehead. [1] The second part is used to contain the hair and consists of a thin silver plate pierced with arabesque motifs. [1]
Stephen D’Estry observed that the headdress of the Jewish women of Algiers, the Sarma, resembled a cone shape and was adorned with a transparent veil enriched with embroidery. [3]