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Abaya | The abaya covers the whole body except the face, feet, and hands. They are usually black. | Saudi Arabia |
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abaya (dress) with niqab (face veil) | The Persian Gulf | |
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Al-amira | A two-piece veil, consisting of a close fitting cap and a tube-like scarf. Covers the hair, shoulders and décolletage. It is a flexible garment, coming in a variety of colors and styles. | Popular across the world. |
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Bushiyya | A large, sheer scarf which covers everything, including the eyes. Traditionally worn with an abaya. | Persian Gulf |
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Amira Hijab | Covers the hair and breasts. Comes in a variety of styles and is frequently embroidered. | Popular across the world. |
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Burqua | Covers the full body. | Afghanistan and Pakistan |
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Arabian
Burqua
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face mask | Arabian Peninsula |
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Iranian Burqua |
face mask | Iran |
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Chador | Full body garment revealing on the face. It is sometimes worn with a face veil or a loose corner is pulled up over the moth and nose. | Iran and Turkey |
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Dupatta | A traditional Pakistani and Indian garment. Worn by Muslim and Hindu women. | Pakistan and India |
Bibliography:
http://www.talesoftheveils.info/dictionary/dictionary.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_types_of_sartorial_hijab
http://fashiondrestrend.blogspot.com/2012/10/abaya-latest-arabian-abaya-latest-abaya.html
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/shared/spl/hi/pop_ups/05/europe_muslim_veils/html/1.stm