Abaya are robes like dresses that
Muslim women wear on top of regular
clothing. The primary purpose of
wearing an
abaya is to completely cover
oneself so as not to expose any bodily
attributes or beauty as Islam
instructs women to guard their beauty
from all men except those who are
specifically allowed.
Head
abaya - Certain
religious interpretations require a
women to dress in clothing that should
not expose any body formations
whatsoever. In such cases, Muslim
women wear abaya dresses that rest on
top of their heads and extend below
the ankles. This ensures that a
women’s body formations stay hidden
from men who are not lawful to a
woman.
Black
abaya – Black
abaya are more commonly worn in
black in most middle eastern
countries, especially those in the Guf
region. These countries include
Saudi-Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and other
neighboring countries.
White
abaya – These abayas are
populary worn in Far Eastern muslim
countries.
Colored
abaya – As
abaya are popularly worn among
Muslim women, abaya designers have
created new abaya fashions and have
designed embroidered and colored
abaya. These abaya are popularly worn
in Jordan, western countries and are
also now being worn in Middle Eastern
countries.
Abaya dresses
come in many types of fabrics.
However, Rayon/Polyester and Crepe material is
the most common fabric used in their
manufacture. Other fabrics used
include cotton, chiffone and
georgette.
