A traditional hooded cloak or shawl worn by women in Malta and some Mediterranean regions, often draped over the head and shoulders.
From Maltese faldetta, possibly derived from Romance languages influenced by Arabic or Italian. The term specifically describes a traditional Maltese garment worn for centuries in Mediterranean communities.
The faldetta is one of Europe's most distinctive traditional garments—it's so iconic to Maltese culture that it appears in 19th-century paintings and was even featured on postage stamps!
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