Modern Muslima.com: Islamic & Modest Clothiers Directory

Islamic & Modest Clothiers Directory:

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We looked all over the internet for modest clothing retailers and patternmakers outside of the Muslim community, to give you more choices and ideas (especially when it comes to buying modest clothing for your Muslim daughter).

We've got links to stores specializing in hippy / goth clothing, modest Christian dress, and sites with historical patterns from Turkish, Arab, and Persian cultures. Insha'Allah, the more creative and talented among us can take inspiration from descriptions and pictures of medieval Islamic dress to create something new and unique. For the rest of us, you will find links to textile dictionaries (what kind of fabric is this anyway?), and basic sewing and embroidery FAQs. (Please do keep in mind that sites listed as secular or Christian may contain images or language you might find bothersome)

For a guide to different types and styles of Islamic clothing, please visit the most comprehensive -- and oldest online guide to Islamic dress: How to Hijab Guide.

Islamic Clothiers

In the past, I made it my goal to put up the most comprehensive online Islamic clothiers list that I could. My goal has changed. I am, insha'Allah, only linking to those vendors who I know (from experience or my friends) to be trustworthy producers and distributors of quality clothing, insha'Allah.

Shukr Online High quality clothing designed especially for modest men and women who live and work in the West. Great service.

Hijab Girl.com HG.com aims to be the lowest-priced hijab vendor in the US. Wraps, al-Amiras, niqabs, and pins, including the latest styles and trends from the Middle East.

Hijab al Mu'minat Nice wraps and scarves, ships in a timely fashion. Also sells undercaps, sleeve guards, prayer garments.

Jelbab.com Professional Islamic clothing from al Sajeda in Jordan, although the website's not that great and the prices have gotten high in the past few years.

Al Hediya.com Good prices, great products for men and women, produced and shipped from Kuwait, run by an American sister.

Al Muhajabat Islamic Clothing Jilbabs, abayas, thobes, gloves, niqabs, men's clothing -- it's all here!

Al Mujalbaba Original hijabs, khimars, niqabs, and other garments.

Al Ikhlas Islamic Clothing From the ever expanding E-Bay store of DD Ikhlas, now it's own webstore.

Al Karam Website does not do justice to their products. One of the first major producers of fashionable, modern jilbabs and abayas (vs. the very ugly, drab stuff that was sold before).

Al Sundus.com Wonderful selection of plus size shalwar kameez, scarves, abayas, veils, and more, as well as selections for the office.

Love Unspoken / Shadiyah's Boutique Abayas (including overhead abayas), dresses, slips, pants to wear under skirts, niqabs, khimars, and more.

Bilal Designs African inspired head wraps and matching skirts, plus original al-Amira style hijabs

Caravan Express Jilbabs, abayas, plus size, kids, scarves, men, more.

E-Shakti Reasonably priced Indian shalwar kameez, lengas, saris, and other garments. For most styles, you have the option of customizing the garment at no add'l cost, meaning you choose the neckline, pants style, sleeve length, and shirt length.

Haya Clothing / Inaya Clothing Coming soon, a revamped line from the sister who brought you simple, elegant dresses, jumpers, skirts & tops.

Hijab Pins.com Original stick pin designs, brooches, and plastic styles from Japan

Hilal Plaza

Islamic Clothing - Free Patterns

Islamic Headwear 2 Piece styles

Khimars for Sisters Specializing in cape-style khimars

Simply Stylish Designs UK E-Bay store making khimars and niqabs.

Tekbir Clothing Very stylish Islamic clothing from Turkey, with official distributors in the US and Europe.

Veiled by Design

Modest Clothing Directory Dara Marie gives you categorized entries of different vendors of modest dress -- religion, ethnicity, event, sports, etc. I'm linking you to the Islamic home page, but by all means, feel free to browse through the many other entries and articles.

Secular Modest Dress

Folkwear Patterns Patterns for sale. The "Folkwear" collection includes patterns for traditional Arabic clothing, including dresses for women.

Hannah Lise Dresses, skirts, school uniforms for girls and women, petites to plus

Harper House Specializing in "old-timey" patterns, including many long dresses and tunics

Homestead Specialties Co Long jumpers and dresses

Lady Mac Snood Maker of snoods, including lined ones that hide all hair and others perfect for under the scarf

My Sister's Patterns Plus sized clothing, with some modest dresses and skirts

Wholesome Wear Modest swimsuits for women and kids

Christian Modest Dress

While our theology is at odds, the clothiers listed below tend to carry lovely modest dress for girls, as well as full skirts and jumpers without slits and caps and light veils that can be worn under the scarf or around the house. If you have a hard time wearing the standard under scarf or finding a cap that stays on your head, some of these sites may offer what you're looking for. Most of the clothing would be better for a girl or around the house (short sleeved dresses); a little heavy on the calico and "prairie inspired" stuff.

Inspired Threads

The King's Daughters

Lilies of the Field Apparel

Little Touch of Elegance Features modest swimwear for kids, skirts w/o slits

Pure in Heart

Kathy's Modest Sewing Patterns Page

Simply Modest For children

Prayer Coverings.com Amish and Mennonite cap styles along with more modern snoods and light veils and caps

Wendy's Modest Dress Dresses, jumpers, skirts, pants, and many different types of head and hair coverings, esp. for little girls

Joyfully Covered Head covering patterns and pre-mades

She Maketh Herself Coverings

Plainly Dressed Mennonite, Amish, and Plain people inspired modest dress

Costume or Historical Resources

Most of these resources come from members of the SCA, who sew their costumes according to historical method. They feature tips on completing the outfit, accessories, etc. A sewing sister might get some ideas for unique outfits after browsing these sites .

Zaynab Yasmine: A Turkish Lady's Ensemble

Turkish Costume

Customs of Middle Eastern Makeup

Women's Headdresses in Turkish Folklore

Costumes of the Arabian Peninsula

New Images, Old Patterns

Max Tilke: "Oriental" Costumes

Middle Eastern Clothing of the 13th Century

Thirteenth Century Andalusian Costume

Shoes of the Islamic World

Dress and Ornaments in Afghanistan

Cariadoc's Miscellany: Notes on Islamic Clothing