Bernos

A bernos[note 1] (Amharic: በርኖስ) is a wool cloak-like garment and hood woven in one piece, traditionally worn by men of the Amhara ethnic group of Ethiopia, most commonly in the relatively cold Shewa.

Unlike its Maghrebi counterpart the Burnous, it is typically black, and does not have a hood; rather it has a large point on one side of the shoulder, usually to the left.

The point was tailored into existence in order to keep a rifle on their shoulders, so that highlander men would not have to hold them outside where rainwater entering through a muzzle might damage (an older) firearm.

Donald N. Levine notes that the wealthier men of Menz "wear the barnos, a tailored cape made of dark wool.

Today, average citizens sometimes wear it in traditional ceremonies and at special occasions.