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<tr><th>Burqa (1)</th><td>[[Image:Burqa_(1).jpg]]</td><td>A veil that covers the face and entire head but with a place cut out for the eyes</td></tr> |
<tr><th>Burqa (1)</th><td>[[Image:Burqa_(1).jpg]]</td><td>A veil that covers the face and entire head but with a place cut out for the eyes</td></tr> |
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<tr><th>Burqa (2)</th><td>[[Image:Burqa_(2).jpg]]</td><td>Also known as the Afghan Burqa. Covers the entire body and has a grille over the face that the woman looks through. May have slits for the hands</td></tr> |
<tr><th>Burqa (2)</th><td>[[Image:Burqa_(2).jpg]]</td><td>Also known as the Afghan Burqa. Covers the entire body and has a grille over the face that the woman looks through. May have slits for the hands</td></tr> |
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<tr><th>Chador</th |
<tr><th>Chador</th><td>''no image''</td><td>A Iranian traditional outergarment that covers the head and body and is a full length semi-circle of fabric but comes down ground. does not have slits for the hands and is held shut with the hands, teeth or simply wrapped under the arms</td></tr> |
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<tr><th>Dupatta</th><td>[[Image:Dupatta.jpg]]</td><td>Also called "shayla" and "milfeh"; a type of headcovering that is wrapped around the head</td></tr> |
<tr><th>Dupatta</th><td>[[Image:Dupatta.jpg]]</td><td>Also called "shayla" and "milfeh"; a type of headcovering that is wrapped around the head</td></tr> |
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<tr><th>Hijab (1)</th><td>''generic''</td><td>The entire modest dress of the Muslim woman</td></tr> |
<tr><th>Hijab (1)</th><td>''generic''</td><td>The entire modest dress of the Muslim woman</td></tr> |
Revision as of 06:20, 19 November 2005
Sartorial hijab is a phrase used to denote garments (typically female) associated with the modest dress of Muslims. It is merely one aspect of hijab which is an all encompassing "modesty" that every Muslim is called to have.
Glossary of External Forms of Hijab for Women
Glossary of External Forms of Hijab for Men
Ihram | no image | The name typically used to denote the clothing worn by a pilgrim during either the Hajj or Umra. For a male the first part is the ezaar, a piece of cloth wrapped around to cover from the ankles to the abdomen. The second piece called the reda is draped over the shoulders to cover the upper body. The cloth is to be plain, white, and unsewn. For women typical and unpretentious clothes will be their Ihram. |
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Turban | no image | Denotes a special style of wrapping cloth around the head. Turbans are wrapped in varying styles, and often an undercap is worn. |
Kufi | no image | A knitted cap that covers most of the head. |
Taqiya | no image | A round, sewn cotton cap. It is often embellished with embroidery. |
Ghoutra/Kuffiya | no image | A checkered scarf often worn with an agal. Can be styled into a turban or worn loosely over the head. |
Igal | no image | A part of the headdress for men. Often they are made of a black rope-like cord. They are worn atop the head to help keep the ghoutra secured. |
Thobe | no image | A long robe-like garment. Often they are white, which symbolizes purity and light in Islam. |
Bisht | no image | A loose robe worn over a thobe. |
Shalwar Qameez | no image | A long shirt (qameez) worn with trousers (shalwar). It is typical of men from the sub-continent. |