It was the first European sailors in the 15th century who normalised the use of this warm, waterproof garment. They reportedly brought back and altered a little cloak from the Maghreb, which was locally known as a "qaba" and worn by the Barbary pirates. (more…)
Before being handed the name "kabic" (from the Breton word, "kab", meaning cloak, with "ig" added on the end), the "kab-aod" seafaring cloak was a hooded jacket designed in the 19th century by "goémoniers" (seaweed farmers) in the Finistère region, to protect themselves against bad weather. (more…)
