Islamic Women's Dress
Women's dress in Islamic culture is based on a principle of female modesty. Customs of the time, place, and social class of the woman influence what she might wear. Some options include hijab -- or modest, loose clothing and a scarf over the head and under the chin -- and burqa or burka, a more complete covering of the head, face and body.
Afghans - Their History and Culture - Dress
This introduction to Afghan culture focuses on the use by Afghan women of the hijab, chador, and burkha or burqa. Mention is also made of the clothing of Afghan men.
This introduction to Afghan culture focuses on the use by Afghan women of the hijab, chador, and burkha or burqa. Mention is also made of the clothing of Afghan men.
Chador Etiquette
In 2003, reporter Christine Michaud dons a black cloak, head covering, and gauze over face -- the chador -- in order to move around in Kuwait. She describes the lessons in wearing chador and hijab, a triangular head scarf.
In 2003, reporter Christine Michaud dons a black cloak, head covering, and gauze over face -- the chador -- in order to move around in Kuwait. She describes the lessons in wearing chador and hijab, a triangular head scarf.
How to Make a Chador - Prayer Outfit
Directions and a simple pattern for making a chador.
Directions and a simple pattern for making a chador.
Islamic Dress: A Complex History of the Veil
In this excerpt from a longer women's history curriculum package, the author describes the history of women being veiled in the Middle East and especially in Islamic culture. She includes a discussion of the feminist endorsement and opposition of the veil. Also included are discussion questions and a good though brief bibliography.
In this excerpt from a longer women's history curriculum package, the author describes the history of women being veiled in the Middle East and especially in Islamic culture. She includes a discussion of the feminist endorsement and opposition of the veil. Also included are discussion questions and a good though brief bibliography.
Picture Gallery of Multan, Pakistan
In this picture gallery are many photos of women wearing colorful Muslim veils and scarves.
In this picture gallery are many photos of women wearing colorful Muslim veils and scarves.