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
Gulf-style Abaya
A type of outergarment from the Gulf or Khaleeji region of the Middle East which that covers the from the head to the feet. shaped like a gigantic square and has openings for the hands, usually open down the front
A veil that is tied on at the forehead and falls to cover the entire face but has no cut-out for the eyes; instead, the fabric is sheer enough to be seen through
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
Chador
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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
Dupatta
Also called "shayla" and "milfeh"; a type of headcovering that is wrapped around the head
Hijab (1)
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The entire modest dress of the Muslim woman
Hijab (2)
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The headscarf; this is properly referred to as a "khimar"
A type of headcovering that is a square of fabric folded into a triangle then placed over the head and fastened under the chin; this is probably the most common current style, especially in Western countries. See explanation in the article on Hijab
Jilbab (1)
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The term used in the Quran (Surah al-Ahzab ayah 59) to refer to the outergarment
The word "khimar" is most commonly used to refer to a circular type of headcovering with a hole cut out for the face, which usually comes down to the waist. Note the variations Buknuk and Chador above, which are the same style but different lengths
Milfeh
see above
See Dupatta
Niqab (1)
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Any type of veil for the face or outfit that covers the face
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.
Turban
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Denotes a special style of wrapping cloth around the head. Turbans are wrapped in varying styles, and often an undercap is worn.
Kufi
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A knitted cap that covers most of the head.
Taqiya
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A round, sewn cotton cap. It is often embellished with embroidery.
Ghoutra/Kuffiya
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A checkered scarf often worn with an agal. Can be styled into a turban or worn loosely over the head.
Igal
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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
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A long robe-like garment. Often they are white, which symbolizes purity and light in Islam.
Bisht
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A loose robe worn over a thobe.
Shalwar Qameez
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A long shirt (qameez) worn with trousers (shalwar). It is typical of men from the sub-continent.