Culture
Kuwait Parliament and Hijab: Women, Elections and the Courts
Understand Kuwait’s hijab debate through women’s electoral rights, the 2009 court case, the first elected women’s accounts and the Assembly’s later suspension.
Hijab Guides
Hijab in South Africa: Histories, Designers and Everyday Voices
Explore hijab in South Africa through community histories, local design, ceremonial dress and women’s accounts of work, family and everyday participation.
Modest Fashion
Egyptian Muslim Dress: Regional Craft and Contemporary Fashion
Explore Egyptian Muslim dress through Siwan bridal clothing, Sinai embroidery, Upper Egyptian metalwork and the designers, schools and women’s enterprises shaping contemporary...
Prayer Wear
Somali Dress, Prayer and Personal Style: Garments, Makers and Heritage
Explore Somali garments, woven cloth, jewellery and contemporary makers, with thoughtful ways to connect heritage, personal style and prayer in your own...
Culture
NPR and Hijab: Women’s Voices Around the 2016 Election
A close reading of NPR interviews and reports about hijab around the 2016 election, exploring women’s choices, public visibility, fashion and the...
Abaya Guides
Palestinian Dress and Abayas: Tatreez, Heritage and Contemporary Style
Explore Palestinian thobes, regional embroidery, makers and contemporary design, with thoughtful ways to understand and wear a personal connection to the craft.