Monday, November 5, 2012

Abaya Shop


























Abaya is the name of the long black cloak that Saudi women wear when out in public.  In some areas of Saudi Arabia, the abayas worn are all plain black, but in Jeddah, which is said to be a more cosmopolitan and open city than most, many women have begun wearing more color and glitz on their abayas.  The cost of an abaya can run from 100 riyals up to about 800 riyals depending on fabrics, designs, and trims, and even higher for designer abayas.

9 comments:

Kay said...

I'm curious: I'm sure the practiced eye can tell the difference, but what makes a designer abaya? More sophisticated details? Finer fabric? Is there much variation in the lines of the garment? Does the glitz tend to evoke much reaction?

Amy said...

What would 100 riyals equal in US dollars I wonder?

Susie of Arabia said...

100 riyals is equal to about $25 US. So 800 riyals is about $200 US.

Anonymous said...

It's our prison my dear no matter how much or which design ... Its against human rights
Amal

Unknown said...

I don't really think it's(( against human rights )) dear amal , but I do think that wearing black in the heat of the summer is very inconvenient ;]

Amy said...

Thank you :)

Anonymous said...

if abaya is prison .......what is islam for you ladies then??

Boxie said...

i like abayas and i like mine :)

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