Muslim clothing usually symbolizes a modest and ethical attire in comparison to all Western counterparts, though these clothing’s combine a variety of color and style along with modesty. That is what makes Muslim clothing to stand out of the crowd by creating its unique identity.

(PRESS RELEASE) Muslim clothing and importance of various dresses in Islam cannot be underestimated as it usually represents a tradition. Apart from representing the culture of Muslims these clothing’s also came up with a variety of colors and styles. Muslim apparels usually have its own specific physiognomies that are too different from its western counterparts.

World Muslim Fashion Market is very vast in size & subject to some variations based on location. Geographical variations in this market have a very strong influence on Muslim clothing. These Clothes that are used by Muslim people in countries like Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are very much different as compared to those which are worn by people located in oil-rich Arabian Gulf countries. Even various forms of dresses of Muslim people living in other parts of Asian continent are different. Same differences have been noticed in the clothing used by people of American and European countries as Muslims of these countries have more or less adopted western styles.

While these clothing usually seems very ethical in nature, these are a combination of divergent styles and colors; especially as far as embroidery works is concerned; that makes Indian Muslim Fashion Market unique. To appreciate the status of Muslim origin clothing, it would be good to understand some key trends.

Kameez and Shalwar is a popular dress for both ladies and Muslim men. However, its features vary from a country to another. Niquab is a type of black cloth that will be used to cover the face and head by Muslim ladies. It is something which is very similar to mask that conceals face from viewers also known as tarhah or shayalah. Khimar is another traditional face and head veil used by Muslim ladies and can also be used as a scarf covering upper anatomy of a lady. Abaya is quite popular in Gulf countries that basically are a cloak that ladies wear over their dresses while going out in public. The Material used is a synthetic fiber of black color often with sequins and embroideries are used to beautify them.

India

Similarly in India also different clothing style is evolving among vast Muslim population. They are mix of Indian & Arabic tastes. There are many shops in major cities like Hyderabad, Bangalore, Delhi which sell such products but still the market is under served. The main problem for finding high quality modest products in smaller cities besides entire market is un-organized. In order to address such un-served markets some firms have come up with innovative models like online e-commerce store www.mubarakdeals.com. In India, MubarakDeals.com is getting famous as a largest exclusive Islamic products and modest clothing website. More than 50 manufacturers and vendors have listed their products on this site and generating good revenue through online sales. Mubarakdeals.com intends to cater all Islamic lifestyle and fashion requirements of Indian Muslims.

Mr. Naeem Akhtar, CEO of this startup said ‘entire modest fashion market in India is un-organized and un-branded, we are helping different manufacturers to create their own brand and sell across the country. We will be starting sales across the world in next one-two months’.

Soon MubarakDeals.com is planning to introduce chain of franchised physical stores in the country, as there still exist a range of population that gives priority to offline buying as compared to online buying facilities. It can be noted that some of startups have followed such Omni-channel business model like firstcry.com or lenskart.com.