This list of types of sartorial hijab indexes styles of clothing found in predominantly Muslim societies commonly associated with the word hijab.

A type of outer garment from the Gulf or Khaleej region of the Middle East which covers from the head to the feet. It is also becoming increasingly common amongst the conservative women of Pakistan. Traditional abayas are black, and may be either a large square of fabric draped from the shoulders or head, or a long black caftan.


Also known as the Afghan Burqa. Covers the entire body and has a grille over the face that the woman looks through. May have slits for the hands.


An Iranian traditional outer garment that covers the head and body and is a full length semi-circle of fabric but comes down to the ground. Does not have slits for the hands and is held shut with the hands, teeth or simply wrapped under the arms.


A veil that covers the face and entire head but with a place cut out for the eyes.


A veil that is tied on at the bridge of the nose and falls to cover the lower face. Also called "half niqab".