Sudanese clothing differs from one cultural group to another, and also from region to region. However, the traditional attire widely worn by men especially in the villages is called jalabiya, a loose fitting ankle length garment, with a large scarf, and the thobe is a long shirt worn by women in many parts of the country. Another item of clothing which is common among all cultures is the thawb, which is similar to a jalabiya but a bit more formal, displaying a collar and shorter sleeves.