Islamic Clothing Fashion Abaya For Fashionable Modest Women
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The abaya, a traditional Islamic garment worn by women in the Gulf region, has become a fashion statement as designers introduce new styles. Contemporary women in countries like the United Arab Emirates are embracing more creative abaya designs that allow them to express their individual tastes while still maintaining modesty. Emerati women designers are at the forefront of this trend, bringing new colors, fabrics, and embellishments to the formerly plain black cloaks. While changes are happening more slowly in Saudi Arabia due to its more restrictive environment, designers there are also experimenting with new twists on traditional abaya styles. This blending of religious customs with modern fashion trends is expanding the possibilities for the abaya garment.
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The Abaya formed to be this black robe worn by Arab women to cover regular clothes in many areas of the Middle East, especially in the Arab Gulf states. The Abaya considered the uniforms for women in some Arab countries. It is a garment that can be described as a long and mostly black, with long-sleeved. The Abaya covers the entire body except the face, hand and feet. It can be wore with a veil and Niqab, is a full cover of the face except the eyes area.
People may differ on the history of Abaya, and where it came from. Some believe that the Abaya has existed since 4000 in the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia, others believe that the origin of Abaya back to the time of the introduction of Islam.
In those times, women were wearing robes that appear many areas of the body such as the neck. And even they wore a headscarf to leave the front open (due to the intense heat in the desert areas). After the introduction of Islam, ladies wear headscarves committed to cover all of the head, and cover the censorship and the rest of the body parts to protect them and to show respect and reverence. Some believe ...Sarees for Women: An Icon of Elegance and Tradition in Women's Attire
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Islamic Clothing Fashion Abaya For Fashionable Modest Women
- 1. Islamic Clothing Fashion Abaya For Fashionable Modest Women
- 2. More than a traditional garment of Islamic clothing fashion Abaya, the garb has become a fashion statement. Contemporary Islamic women looking for a way to show their individual tastes are embracing new styles. Creative Emerati women designers are major participants in this new trend. This fresh spirit is also being introduced to Saudi Arabian ladies.
- 3. Similar to the burqa, it is not the same attire with a different name. A burqa is a South Asian garment covering the body completely in one piece of fabric. A piece of netted material allows a person to look out. Abayas loosely cover bodies from the neck to the feet. The addition of veils and headscarves provides further coverage to an extent similar to burqas. The Niqab can be made from fabric or a plastic material.
- 4. This customary type of clothing is native to the Gulf region. Bedouin cultural toots are reflected in this garb. Black has been typical in the Emirates, but other shades are normal for natives of other Gulf countries. Locals can distinguish the national origin of Abaya wearers from the styling. Originally, it was sold cut from one piece and designed to cover the entire body. Its present structure consists of more than one piece of cloth. The wealth of its wearer can be discerned from the quality of fabric and decorative trimmings.
- 5. Changing fashions in Emirati style should be expected. Emirates have become an international hub and their natives are international travelers. They provide fertile soil for local designers wanting to show their creative flair by reflecting modern times. These designs are clearly respectful of cultural expectations. The absence of a vice police enables customers to wear new styles in public.
- 6. It is only recently that women living in the Emirates have become more comfortable wearing new fashions outside their homes. Earlier, they would only wear traditional style in public. But, new designers are encouraging them to be more adventurous. A variety of designs, materials and adornments are refreshing traditional wear. Fashionable ladies can try a variety of styles. Bringing beauty to an austere garb is also making new customers of South Asian Burqa wearers.
- 7. Change is coming even in the more restrictive Saudi environment. Saudi designer Eman Al-Mandeel, inspired by her years in Dubai, is leading an Abaya evolution in her home country as well. Flashes of color, exotic fabrics and embellishments are bringing individuality to the former anonymity of traditionally black cloaks.
- 8. But, change is slow. Riyadh demonstrates the austerity of accepted custom remains a preference. Any ornamental elements are only subtle embellishments. The sway of religious police maintains the pubic norm is standard attire. But, privately women are trying on new creations. Emerging designs are bringing a modern twist to their customary form of clothing.
- 9. New talents are expanding the possibilities for this dress by developing a range of styles for different occasions. Some are even bolder and experiment with innovative material such as fabric made from bamboo. They are giving a contemporary twist to traditional wear and taking it to new heights for adventurous customers. A modernizing spirit is merging religious and cultural customs with current style in Islamic clothing fashion Abaya trends.