Some Definitions

1. Hijabista - nickname in Britain for trendy young Muslim women

2. Hijab - headscarf worn by Muslim women; comes from the Arabic word for veil. Covers hair, ears, and neck

3. Al-Amira - two piece veil consisting of a tight-fitting cap and a tube-like scarf

4. Shayla - long, rectangular scarf popular in the Arab Gulf. Wrapped around head and fixed at shoulders

5. Khimar - long veil that hangs to just above waist, covering head, neck, and shoulders, but leaving the face clear

6. Chador - full body cloak, usually accompanied by smaller headscarf underneath. Worn in Iran

7. Niqab - facial veil that leaves eye area clear. Worn with accompanying headscarf

8. Burqa - most concealing veil; covers entire face and body, with a mesh screen to see through

9. Abaya - meaning "cloak". Loose overgarment; often worn with niqab. Traditionally black and covers all but hands, feet, and face

Just a Few Styles...

- The Spanish Style: worn like a bandanna and tied at the back of the head, leaving neck exposed

- The Turkish Style: uses a square scarf that is tied under the chin and wrapped around the neck. Scarf is usually made of a shiny and/or printed material

- The Egyptian Style: layers multiple colorful scarves

- The Gulf/Khaleeji Style: long, black scarves, often with beading or embroidery on the sides

HIJAB TUTORIAL: EVERYDAY & SIMPLE HIJAB

Some Hijabi Fashion Blogs

1. ( http://www.hijabstyle.co.uk) 

1.  Hijab Style - The UK's first style guide for Muslim Women - this blog was started by Jana Kossiabati in 2007. ( http://www.hijabstyle.co.uk) 

   

   2. At the British Parliament (http://www.hijabshigh.com/)

2. Hijabs High - International Street Style From Fabulous Hijabistas - every day,this blog features a picture of a fashionable Muslim woman's street style.  (http://www.hijabshigh.com/)

   

   3. ( http://hijabistyle.blogspot.com/) 

3. Hijabi Style - "A blog devoted to hijab fashion, styles, design ideas, shopping advice, and life as a beautiful Muslima." ( http://hijabistyle.blogspot.com/) 

   

   4. Styling Tutorial (http://fashioningfaith.blogspot.com)

4. Fashioning Faith - "Modesty has its own style. Within Islam's mandate for modesty, the styles are endless." ( http://fashioningfaith.blogspot.com) 

   

   5. Designs by Reham Farouq (http://thehijablog.wordpress.com/) 

5. The Hijabblog - "Muslim girl with a passion for veiled fashion!" - started by Imaan, a young Norwegian Muslim in summer 2008. Her favorite hijab style is the Spanish style, which goes on like a bandanna and ties at the back of the head. ( http://thehijablog.wordpress.com/) 

Rabia Z. Pics

Rabia's Website (http://www.rabiaz.com)

An example of Mukhawara

The designer herself!