In Arab countries, the abaya is known by many names, such as Jalaba, Jalabiya, Omani and Qaftan, but it is basically a simple and loose garment - often black in colour - worn by women in the ...

This season, elevate your modest wardrobe with abayas that blend effortless elegance with contemporary flair. From luxurious ...

Abayalunaa founder Syahruban Mohammad notes that while most are simple and classic silhouettes, many abayas feature intricate embellishments such as beadwork and lace. “This shows that today’s ...

Dubbed the "Abaya," the dress is a simple, loose black gown that Wingham modeled after a traditional North African and Arabic women's' style of the same name. She said she was inspired to create ...

Simple and rustic, it spread throughout the Persian Gulf and surrounding areas. Until the late 1970s, short and even colorful abayas were accepted in Saudi Arabia. Following a hostage-taking ...

France's education minister has banned the wearing of the popular long robe known as the abaya in schools. He says it is a symbol of Islam. As students in France return to school this week ...