African clothing is the traitional garments worn by the indigenous peoples of the continent, in some instances these traditional costumes have been replaced by western clothings introduced by the European colonialists. In Northeast Africa, particularly in Egypt, styles of traditional dress have been influenced by near eastern culture, this can be exemplified by the simply broidered Gellabiya which are similarly worn in the Gulf states. The Northwest Africans in contrast, were less influenced by foreign elements and remain more in antiquity. The Jellāba (worn in Northwest Africa) shares similar properties with both the Boubou and the Dashiki, although it is less stylized than the Dashiki. In Sahelian Africa, the Dashiki and Boubou are worn more prominently, though not exclusively (the Bògòlanfini for instance, worn in Mali). the Dashiki is highly stylized and is rendered with an ornate V-shaped collar. In contrast the Boubou is simpler, even more so than the Jellāba, though the color designs reach impressive proportions, especially among the Tuareg, who are known for their beautifully dyed indigo robes.