Fashion — 2000
Scarf, hijaab headscarf
A cream headscarf edged with lace, part of an outfit given to the Museum of London in 2000 by the Asian Womens' Advisory Service . The scarf forms part of the traditional religious dress worn by Arabic Muslim women. The word 'Hijaab' comes from the Arabic word 'Hajabah' that means to hide or to conceal. The law of Hijaab requires that the whole female body be concealed. The outer garment should be of simple quality and the eyes should be covered with a net or cloth.
- Category:
- Fashion
- Object ID:
- 2000.206a
- Object name:
- scarf, hijaab headscarf
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Production date:
- 2000
- Material:
synthetic fibre (unidentified)
- Measurements/duration:
- H 750 mm (approx), L 1500 mm (approx)
- Part of:
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- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
- —
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