Black Abayas

The essential black abaya, in every cut and fabric.

Black abayas for every day and every occasion

The black abaya is the one most women reach for first: it works for the office, the mosque, family visits and Eid, and pairs with any hijab colour. In this edit you'll find every black abaya we make, so you can choose by cut, fabric and how much detail you want.

Cuts and fabrics

For everyday wear, choose a closed abaya in smooth matte nida, such as the everyday nida abaya with belt, the belted nida abaya with balloon sleeves or the plain abaya with tie sleeves. Prefer crepe? The butterfly abaya in crinkle crepe, the bow-sleeve crepe abaya and the closed abaya with stand collar and hidden pockets are soft and opaque. For layering, the open kimono abaya and the open linen-look abaya go over a maxi dress, and the open abaya set comes with its own inner dress. For Eid and evenings, look at the lace abayas and the cape abaya with pearl trim.

Styling and care

Black takes any hijab: try a contrast colour from our modal hijabs or keep it tonal with black hijabs. Read how to style an abaya for more ideas and check lengths in the size guide. Wash dark colours separately at 30°C and dry in the shade.

Frequently asked questions

Why do black abayas fade?

Heat and sun. Wash cool, skip the tumble dryer and dry away from direct sunlight; our nida and crepe blacks are colour-fast when cared for this way.

What hijab goes with a black abaya?

Black for a classic look; stone, sage or dusty rose for a Scandinavian contrast.

Are black abayas suitable for summer?

Choose linen or lightweight crepe in summer; nida is better for spring and autumn.