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Showing posts with label Hijāb. Show all posts

Tunic Tops





The  Ladies Tunic T ops  that  tops can be
availed in a number of colors, contrasts, shades and tones to suit the diverse needs
of our clients. The eye-catching range is ideal to be worn during parties and exudes
perfect  feminine  beauty.  These  tunics  have  contemporary  designs with  fine  cuts.

Tracy Reese






inspiration

I love looking at interiors for fabric and color inspiration: I have a picture on
my mood board of a room with Mint Green walls, Antique Gold accents an
a very cool Bright Orange velvet chair; I also have an amazing picture of
Helena Rubinstein’s bedroom — the walls are Bright Orange, the bedcover
is Purple-ish Blue and the headboard is Gothic Black — love it!

prominent colors

Sour Citrus Yellow paired with Rich Jade Green and Fiery Red Orange — thes
bright tones are the perfect foil for the Medium Heather Gray and Camel neut
tones we are showing for fall; I am also pairing Fiery Orange with a Luminous
Violet — it’s very baroque

signature color

Fiery Orange! — it is lively and delicious and brightens everything it touches

must-have item

A printed pencil skirt — I am loving this skirt right now and I want to wear
colored and patterned bottoms

cosmetic accents

I will keep the cosmetics pretty neutral this season to play off the bright
colored clothing; the fingernails will be metallic!


Satin Dresses and Tops






The satin  tops  that are  tailored using best quality
fabric. Designed with intricacy, these tops and dresses are a perfect combination of
style and  comfort. Our exclusive  range of  satin  tops and dresses are available  in
different  patterns  and  are  offered  to  the  buyers  in  bulk  amount.  Eye  catching
trends and exclusive designs make them a must buy for your wardrobe.

Rachel Roy






inspiration

Urban architecture meets elements of nature — this fall collection is
inspired by women landscape artists

prominent colors

Nature’s landscape: the color palette contrasts between dark tones of
Granite, Slate and Soil with pops of Bright Pinks and Purples; prominent
colors of warm and cool shades of Green and Berry with brushed Coppers
are combined in beautiful silhouettes

signature color

Landscape (an Olive-cast Green) and Garnet
must-have item
The dress

Party Wear






A party is an event when a woman would like to have all eyes gazing on her. Hence,
we offer a dazzling variety of party wear that is grand in style and comfortable to
wear.  . Decent  and  elegant  to  look  of  these  Party wears  are  specially  offered  by
expert  designers.  Our  Ladies  Party Wear  is  of  premium  fabric,  this  Ladies  Party
Wear makes a unique statement on any occasion.

Kaftan Dresses





The  design and manufacture Kaftan dresses in exquisite plethora of designs, colors
and  patterns.  Skillfully  stitched  and  comfortable  to  wear  our  range  is  in  high
demand  by  our  clients  spread  across  the  globe.  We  also  meet  customized
requirement of our clients. Elegant design, smooth touch, strong stitching and color
fastness are the striking features of our collection.

Choli






At the dawn of Indian civilization in 2500 B.C.E., women
left their breasts bare. It was under Muslim rule, which lasted from
1500 to 1700 C.E., that women began to dress more modestly. The
choli, a sewn garment that covered women’s breasts, became popu-
lar as the Muslims rose in power. The choli is worn with a skirt or
under a sari, a draped dress.
Although Indian women wore unstitched garments from the
beginning of Indian civilization, from the first invasion of the
Muslims in about the tenth century some Indians began to wear
stitched garments. The choli is such a garment. The first choli only
covered a woman’s breasts, leaving her back bare. The garment
evolved into many different variations, the most common being a
tight-fitting bodice with short or long sleeves that ended just below
the breasts or just above the waist. Many other variations of the choli
are worn throughout India today and include styles fastened with
ties, versions with rounded necklines, and some that shape or flat-
ten the breasts.
Worn mostly in the north and west of India, the choli is dis-
tinguished in different regions by various decorations. The fabric
can be dyed bright colors, embroidered, or appliquéd with mirrors.
Cholis are made of cotton or silk but can also be made of organza
and brocade for special occasions.


Chadar






The chadar, also spelled chador or chadoor, is a multipur-
garment worn by many people in India since before the third
ury C.E. Indians and others living in countries of the Middle
continue to wear the chadar to this day. Though the size,
e, and color of the chadar vary somewhat in different cultures,
it is basically a large scarf, about three yards
long and one yard wide, or larger. Both
men and women use the chadar as a shawl
or wrap for protection from the weather,
for modesty, and for religious purposes.
Some chadars have decorative or fringed
edges.
The chadar is a common accessory in
desert countries like Afghanistan, where it
is often wrapped around the body, head,
and face for protection from sand and dust
storms. In less harsh weather, men usually
wear the chadar around the shoulders, like
a shawl. Women in Muslim societies are of-
ten required to cover themselves more mod-
estly than men, and they wear the chadar
over their heads as well, holding an end be-
tween their teeth when they wish to cover
their faces. Some women wrap the chadar
tightly around their neck and head to form
a sort of headdress that may cover all or part
of the face. The abundant fabric of the chadar is useful for many purposes. A mother may wrap her baby
in one end of the scarf and use it to cover them both while she
breastfeeds. Ends of the chadar may also be used to tie small bun-
dles to make them easy to carry. Some women’s chadars are large
enough to cover the wearer from head to toe, similar to the long
burka also worn by Muslim women.
The chadar also has religious and ceremonial purposes. The
color and designs used in the fabric often have religious significance.
Many Muslim men use the chadar to wrap themselves or kneel upon
it for prayer, and a large version is often used to wrap around the
dead before burial.



About Muslim Female Dress








  • Thawb— loose, long-sleeved, ankle-length garments like men wear.  However, for 
  • women, the neck and front can be embroidered and decorated with beads.   
  • Salwar — cotton or silk pants worn under the thawb.   
  • Abaya— a large, black cloak worn over the thawb either loose and flowing or wrapped 


around the body.  In Iran the abaya is called a chador.  Sometimes instead of wearing a
thawb under their abaya, women sport fashionable clothing.  Dress in the Middle East
reflect a woman’s environment, traditions, heritage, religious beliefs, and the personality
of her society, along with her own personal taste and fashion trends.  In places like
Kuwait, there is no dress code, and most women dress in “western” clothes.  They may
also choose from an array of various traditional and modest dress, along with a variety of
head coverings. In Tunisia, women are expected to wear modest dress, but they are not
required to wear a hijāb (headscarf).  However, women, in places like Iran, must meet
government dress requirements for modest dress by wearing a combination of a hijāb
(headscarf) and a long overcoat which conceals the arms and legs or an abaya. The
overcoat is known by a French word, manteau.  At home among family members, most
women do not wear the abaya.      

Indian Burka





A long, flowing garment that covers the whole body from
head to feet, the burka, also known as burqa or abaya, is an impor-
tant part of the dress of Muslim women in many different countries.
Some burkas leave the face uncovered, but most have a cloth or metal
grid that hides the face from view while allowing the wearer to see.
The exact origin of the burka is unknown, but similar forms of veil-

ing have been worn by women in countries
such as India, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and
Afghanistan since the beginning of the
Muslim religion in 622 C.E.
The Koran, the holy book of Islam,
directs believers to cover themselves and be
humble before God. Different societies and
religious leaders have interpreted this com-
mand of the Koran in many different ways,
often requiring both men and women to
cover their heads as a sign of religious re-
spect. Some Muslim societies have required
women to cover themselves more modestly
than men, covering not only their heads but
also most of their bodies and even their
faces. The burka is one example of very
modest clothing worn by Muslim women.
The burka has mainly been worn in
very conservative Muslim cultures, which
often restrict the movement and power of
women. Young girls are not required to
cover themselves with a burka, but at pu-
berty or marriage they begin to wear it. While women do not wear
the burka while they are home with their families, they are required to wear it when they are in public or in the presence of men who
are not family members. In many places the burka was first worn
as a sign of wealth and leisure, because a woman could not easily
work while wearing the long garment.
Though the burka often appears confining and limiting to
Western eyes, many devout Muslim women choose to wear the
long veil. Some say that the coverage of the burka gives them a pri-
vacy that actually makes them feel freer to move about in society.
However, others say that even though the burka protects women
from the staring eyes of strange men, it does not prevent the wearer
from being touched or pinched by passing men. Also, many Muslim
women who live in very conservative societies are forced to wear
the burka whether they want to or not, and many have been pun-
ished harshly for refusing to cover themselves as their authorities
demand.

Niqāb






A veil that covers the face.  Some women in the Middle East wear a veil as part
of their hijāb, while others do not.  It is popular in the Arab countries of the Persian Gulf
but it can also be found in North Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Indian subcontinent.
There are innumerable styles of niqāb.  
 There are generally two types of niqāb.  The first is a
length of fabric worn around the head that leaves the
eyes, and occasionally the forehead, visible (“half”
niqāb). The second is a total face cover consisting of
an upper band that is tied around the forehead,
together with a long wide piece which covers the
face, leaving an opening for the eyes (“full” or “gulf-
style” niqāb).  In Saudi Arabia, women are required
to wear the abaya and hijāb, while the niqāb is
required for Muslim women but optional for other
women.   Many also have a second or more sheer
cover that is attached to the upper band, and is worn
flipped down to cover the eyes.

Burqa







A less common style of niqāb, the burqa is 
composed of many yards of light material pleated 
around a cap that fits over the top of the head. There is 
an embroidered openwork grille where the burqa passes 
over the eyes. The enveloping outer garment cloaks the 
entire body. It is worn over the usual daily clothing 
(often a long dress or a salwar kameez—tunic and pants 
set) and removed when the woman returns to the 
sanctuary of the household.  The burqa is almost solely 
found in Afghanistan and certain areas of Pakistan and 
India.   

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