What is an Abaya?

What is an abaya?

Do you want to buy an abaya? In major cities such as The Hague, Utrecht, Rotterdam and Amsterdam you will find several shops where you can buy these! No shop nearby? We offer various nice Abayas online and are happy to deliver them to your home! Order your Abaya online at Islamickleding.nl! The trusted webshop for Islamic clothing since 2007.

What actually is an Abaya? The Abaya is a robe-like, simple, loose dress for women and originates from the Arab countries. The abaya covers the entire body except the hands, feet and face and is as loose as possible to maintain Islamic regulations. There are different types available, from very simple, which are intended to be worn outside, to very elegant and more towards a slim-fit model, which are intended when women are together. An abaya is for the woman who wants to cover herself simply but elegantly. There are many different types of abayas, you have them with zippers, without zippers, with wide sleeves or sleeves with elastic. Your abaya can be in a solid color or with prints and bows and strings and all kinds of things. Are you going for the classic abaya or a luxurious abaya?

Why an Abaya is useful?! Abaya fulfills the function of an overcoat and is therefore actually a complete outfit. You don't have to stand in front of the wardrobe for an hour to decide what to wear and what combination it will be?!? Especially if you have to dress three children and take them to school in the morning; An Abaya is really a life saver! Usually every woman has two or three Abayas that can be quickly put on for those moments when you have to leave the house quickly. This abaya usually matches with the nice shoes that you regularly wear and also with a (black) scarf or headscarf. Look under headscarves for our complete collection of headscarves and scarves.

What can you combine an Abaya with? Over your abaya you can wear a hijaab/headscarf or a khimaar/Gimar. You can wear a kimono or smaller cardigan over it. For many ladies, an abaya is essential. With a nice little bag and a pair of nice shoes you can quickly and easily put together a fashionable outfit without too much stress... just the ironing :). In winter you can wear a jacket or a poncho over it. An abaya is indispensable in your wardrobe for convenience and elegance. In winter days (wet days) it can be annoying if your abaya is too long, as it can become quite wet and dirty when it hits the ground. Make sure you also have an abaya that ends just below the ankles so that you stay nice and dry and clean when it rains.

If you would like advice on which abaya suits you best and which size is suitable for you, please call our customer service team who will be happy to assist you and where you can ask all your questions about an abaya. Are you, as a Westerner, about to make a business trip to the Middle East (especially Saudi Arabia or the Emirates)? What clothing is suitable for women in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Dubai, Emirates, etc? We are the go-to for professional advice when it comes to what you can wear and for which occasion. The visa office in The Hague has been referring this group to us for several years now. You are assured of good advice!