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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 AbayaA type of outergarment from the Glf or Khaleeji region of the Middle Rast 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
BoushiyaFile:Boushiya.jpgA 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
BuknukFile:Buknuk.jpgThis is similar to Khimar (2) - see below - but comes down just to the bosom. Sometimes called "Amira hijab" if it has embroidery at the edge
Burqa (1)File:Burqa (1).jpgA veil that covers the face and entire head but with a place cut out for the eyes
Burqa (2)File:Burqa (2).jpgAlso 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
ChadorFile:111TL032630.jpgA type of traditional outergarment that covers the head and body from Iran; it is a full length semi-circle of fabric(2) - see below - but comes down to the ankles or the ground. does not have slits for the hands and is held shut with the hands, teeth or simply wrapped under the arms
DupattaAlso called "shayla" and "milfeh"; a type of headcovering that is wrapped around the head
Hijab (1)genericThe entire modest dress of the Muslim woman
Hijab (2)genericThe headscarf; this is properly referred to as a "khimar"
Hijab (3)File:Hijab (3).jpgA 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)genericThe term used in the Quran (Surah al-Ahzab ayah 59) to refer to the outergarment
Jilbab (2)File:Jilbab (2).jpgA type of outergarment that looks like a long raincoat or trenchcoat
Khimar (1)genericThe term used in the Quran (Surah an-Nur ayah 31) to refer to the headscarf; the word "hijab" is more commonly used with this meaning
Khimar (2)File:Khimar (2).jpgThe 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
Milfehsee aboveSee Dupatta
Niqab (1)genericAny type of veil for the face or outfit that covers the face
Niqab (2)File:Niqab (2).jpgA veil that is tied on at the forehead and falls to cover the entire face with a place cut out for the eyes. Also called "full niqab"
Niqab (3)File:Niqab (3).jpgA veil that is tied on at the bridge of the nose and falls to cover the lower face. Also called "half niqab"
Shalwar KameezAn outfit common in Pakistan that involves a very long tunic (at least knee length) and trousers. Also worn by men
Shaylasee aboveSee Dupatta

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Glossary of External Forms of Hijab for Men

Ihramno imageThe 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.
Turbanno imageDenotes a special style of wrapping cloth around the head. Turbans are wrapped in varying styles, and often an undercap is worn.
Kufino imageA knitted cap that covers most of the head.
Taqiyano imageA round, sewn cotton cap. It is often embellished with embroidery.
Ghoutra/Kuffiyano imageA checkered scarf often worn with an agal. Can be styled into a turban or worn loosely over the head.
Igalno imageA 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.
Thobeno imageA long robe-like garment. Often they are white, which symbolizes purity and light in Islam.
Bishtno imageA loose robe worn over a thobe.
Shalwar Qameezno imageA long shirt (qameez) worn with trousers (shalwar). It is typical of men from the sub-continent.

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