The Muslim resort increasingly to this traditional bag, characteristic of the Maghreb and the Arabic peninsula during the month of religious fasting, with the bets of the designers to modernize it.
In the Muslim majority countriesAbaya receives many names: Pull, Jalabiya, Omar, Caffa or Indonesian and Malaysian kebaya. Basically, It is a simple and wide garmentoften black except Countries like Türkiyewho bring the women of the Arabic peninsula, the Middle East and North Africa. This garment is considered adequate for the desert climate of these regions.
It is believed that the aspect of Abaya dates back to some 4000 years in Mesopotamian civilizations. Other historians point out that it has Islamic roots linked to the religious and social concepts of female chastity. Huelled clothing is recommended in the Koran, Where Muslim women are asked have the scarfA similar bag.
According to experts, The high -class saudi nomads were the first to adopt Abaya in the desertWith handkerchiefs to cover the head characterized by large golden edges. After extending to the cities, Abaya became part of the Culture of the Arab Gulf, since then as another element of the country’s cultural and religious heritage.
The evolution of Abaya in the world of fashion
Since the 90s and early 2000s, Abaya has made a hole in the collections of international fashion houses. Before being dominated by simplicity and dark colors, Abaya is reborn with bright colors and New fabrics such as velvet, lace, satin and silk, as well as incorporating ornaments, rhinestones and More modern cuts. However, it continues to maintain its traditional touch although each Arabic country brings its own cultural heritage.
In the United Arab EmiratesFor example, women often bring embroidered abaya that require meticulous ability to incorporate their pearls and light stones, while In Saudi Arabia They usually express the wealth that the women of society want to exhibit with luxurious fabrics and special design.
During The Muslim religious month, the Ramadan, Abaya has become A symbol that combines elegance and respect Thanks to numerous artists of different religions. Gradually, this garment has spread among all Arab women, also intertwined with their cultural identity.
Thousands of Muslims begin to show unknown elements so far, such as the incorporation of colors such as red, pink, green and yellow, In addition to new accessories such as featherswho made him more desirable for young women. In return, will the Abaya be able to preserve his values of heritage in the face of this new current of modernity? Or maybe we see in the future a “hybrid” garment that will become something totally new?
