Full black the 14th century, it began to be worn by royalty, the clergy, judges and government officials in much of Europe.
Hi lembe-xidzana ra vu 14, wusungule ku mbariwa hi vale vuhosini, vafundhisi, Va-avanyisi na va tirhi va mfumo etindzhawini to tala ta tiko-nkulu ra Yuropa.