Abayas
Kashmiri Abayas: Embroidery, Garment Traditions and Thoughtful Style
Explore Kashmiri garments, sozni needlework, aari and tilla through museum records and makers’ accounts, with detailed ideas for a thoughtful abaya wardrobe.
Abayas
Latex Abayas: Material, Comfort, Styling and Care
A practical guide to latex abayas: understand the material, assess fit and coverage, plan an outfit, and make informed choices about comfort...
Faith and identity
Four Muslim Women’s Voices on Faith, Feminism and Hijab
Explore the lives and ideas of Leila Ahmed, amina wadud, Asma Barlas and Zainah Anwar through their own accounts of faith, hijab,...
Abayas
Jordanian Abayas and Dress Traditions: Regional Stories and Craft
Explore Jordanian dress through regional garments, embroidery, textile trade and makers’ accounts, with considered ideas for a contemporary abaya wardrobe.
Bubu
Bubu Abayas: West African Robe Traditions and Contemporary Dress
Explore bubu and boubou dress through West African robe traditions, named makers, distinctive textiles and women’s wardrobes, with considered ideas for a...
Culture
Hijab at Mount Bromo: Tengger Dress and Local Culture
Understand Tengger sarongs, udeng, local batik and living dress traditions, with thoughtful guidance for visiting Mount Bromo in hijab.