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A del is the main article of traditional Mongolian clothing. It is still commonly worn outside major towns, and almost exclusively by herders. The del appears similar to a caftan or an old European folded tunic. Dels typically reach to the wearers knees and fan out at the bottom and are commonly blue, olive, or burgundy, though there are dels of most colors.
The del looks like a big overcoat when not worn. Instead of buttoning together in the middle, the sides are pulled against the wearers body, right flap close to the body with the left covering. On the right side of the wearer are typically 5 or 6 clasps to hold the top flap in place. There is one clasp below the armpit, three at the shoulder, and either one or two at the neckline.
A del is usually worn with a large belt, commonly made of silk or leather. The area between the flaps and above the belt creates a large pocket in which Mongolians keep many things. Because dels are often worn in towns only during celebrations such as Tsaagan Sar or Naadam, Mongolian men will occasionally carry entire handles of vodka in their del.
