Among the Berbers, or Imazighen, such as the Imilchil in the Atlas Mountains, the colour of a djellaba traditionally indicates the marital status (single or married) of the bearer: a dark brown djellaba indicating bachelorhood.
In the case of the Berbers, including the Imilchil from the Atlas Mountains, the hue of a djellaba often reflects the marital status of its owner: a dark brown djellaba signifies singlehood.