Classic Black Traditional Style Abaya with Gold Embellishments

Africa - Egypt

Classic Black Traditional Style Abaya with Gold Embellishments

Sizes M, L, 2XL

Opacity: 4

Sleeve: Fixed

Elasticity: The fabric has no elastic content, however the cotton component of the fabric will slowly stretch to your shape (similar to the way denim stretches to fit the wearer).

Once you start wearing abaya you will find it difficult to return to wearing dresses. This is because abaya are designed to elongate the female body. Unlike a dress, an abaya is not cut at the waste, it falls from the bust line to the floor. And unlike an esdel, it is not simply a long tube of fabric, it is often a tailored A-line garment that gently widens as it flows over your body loosely, not showing every part of your form and thereby supporting your capacity to move freely. The visual effect is to make you look taller and slender. This abaya goes even further, by not only adding the classic centre embellishment of lace or embroidery (which also highlights the length of the body in the dress as these embellishments move from neck to floor), but it also highlights the A-line skirt with the embellishments, thus leaving a long vertical expanse of beautiful classic black fabric that elongates the body and provides the visual illusion of a slender body holding up the centre of this abaya.

The embellishments on this dress are simply beautiful, borrowing from traditional Muslim cultures that specialise in filigree scroll work. Highlighting the arms and skirt and supported by light piping across the shoulders that stop the dress looking bulky across the top, the embellishments on this abaya are elegant and stylish without being garish or ‘over-the-top,’ making this an ideal garment for daily wear and work wear as well as one that can easily be dressed up for more formal events.

With its cotton mix fabric this abaya breathes beautifully, making it lovely to wear in summer. This abaya is less generous in size across the shoulders and bust than many others, so it may be an excellent choice to wear with just a light singlet or even just a bra, as it’s excellent opacity means your clothes underneath cannot be seen.

There is a reason traditional clothing styles last, and this abaya embodies all the beautiful features that make abaya endlessly popular worldwide.

Garment Measurements in centimeters (bust)

M - 96.5

L - 101.6

2XL - 111.8