Medieval Dresses & Jilbabs

Ever noticed the similarity between Medieval women's wear and the formal jilbab/abaya? Ever seen women in medieval European garb in the movies and thought, wow that would be really beautiful - without the cleavage and girdles! Not surprising seeing as we know that most women used to dress modestly in past times, but medieval dress in particular grabs my eye for it's flounce and flair!


This fancy jilbab from Lebaas is an example of the similarities...a UK store coincidentally, with some fancy stuff that's not quite my style but beautiful none-the-less.



WOW and they think OUR hijabs are an inconvenience! Look at that head piece! LOL.



Curious? For More info on Medieval Dress:
http://www.yesnet.yk.ca/schools/projects/middleages2000/fashion/fashion.html


http://www.medieval-life.net/clothing.htm



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