Just came across the Hijablog - a great blog about veiled fashion around the world but it also shows beautiful local kaftans, djellabas, abayas and shaylas, too. Fascinating. You can see styles for predominantly Muslim countries such as, Morocco, Egypt, Somalia, Mauritania, Sudan, Ethiopia, UAE, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iran, Pakistan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Bosnia, as well as the unexpected: Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Germany, Spain and Turkey. It also ventures into India and Bangladesh. For a UK blog try Hijab Style.
‘Muslim women want clothes that are stylish, but not too revealing,’ says Hijablog writer, Basbousa. If you’re travelling to a predominantly Muslim country, then this site shows you that modest dress doesn’t have to be plain or standard but downright desirable. There are lots of catwalk pics, some street style, jewelled accessories, vintage veils and tutorials on how to tie a hijaj. For me, not being a Muslim, it was also fascinating to discover little tips like how an underscarf helps anchor everything in place.
And for non-Muslim travellers resistant to adapting to local styles, check out Basbousa’s Ten Wrong But Oh So Good Reasons To Wear The Hijab! Funny.
