A
type of outer garment from the Persian Gulf region of the Middle East
which covers from the head to the feet. It is also becoming increasingly
common amongst the conservative women of Pakistan and Turkey.
Traditional abayas are black, and may be either a large square of fabric
draped from the shoulders or head, or a long black caftan.Married Women wear it in United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatarand Arabs of southern Iran and southeastern Turkey.
This tradition has almost died out in the newer generations. Older
women usually not younger than 50, and those living in rural areas can
still be seen wearing them.
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