Monday 6 July 2015

Different Types of Sartorial Hijabs




There are several types of Sartorial Hijabs worn by Muslim women all around the world. These hijabs are designed keeping in mind the current fashion and trends of Islamic clothing. In UK, many Muslim Women are seen recreating their style while respecting what their culture stands for. There are many different types of hijabs online in UK which index or characterize the style of clothing found predominantly in Muslim societies commonly associated with the world hijab. 

The world literally translates to covering, thus, making the definition depending on regional variations in clothing. Here are some common types of hijabs worn by Muslim women all around the globe.
1.      Al-amira: this is a two piece veil which consists of a close fitted cap, which usually made from cotton or polyester and an accompanying tube like scarf. 

2.      Najd Abaya: Abayas online markets today are full of options in this type of hijabs. This type covering is an outer garment from the Najd region of the Middle East which covers from the head to the feet.

3.      Bushiya: A veil that is tied on the forehead and falls to cover the entire face but has no cut-out for the eyes. However, the eye portion is sheer enough for one to see through. 

4.      Burqa or Chadari: This outer garment that covers the entire body is a traditional central Asian style hijab. It is very similar in style and function to other Central Asian styles such as the Paranja.

5.      Hijab: A woman wearing a head scarf, a veil or a loose outer garment.Hijaab is a set of laws governing the interaction between males and females, with rules that must be abided by both.
  
There are many other forms of hijabs that are worn by women, for instance, khumur, jilbab, Mukena, niqaab, half niqaab, Paranja, and more