Glossary of Terms aka What Does 'Awning', 'Tudung', mean?

Awning
Front part of the tudung/hijab which frames the forehead. Is usually reinforced with interfacing to help it keep its shape, thereby minimising time spent in fiddling with your tudung/hijab in front of the mirror. For more info, see Awnings by Halves, Etc.

Firmness
Refers to the dimensions of awning reinforcement. See Reinforcement.

Hijab
Arabic word meaning to cover. Also known as headscarf, headgear & tudung.

Reinforcement
Interface layer hidden within the awning that helps the awning keep its shape. I use the best quality that I can find; in my experience investing a little more in the reinforcement means that it is easier to take care of and maintain its shape.

Tudung
the Malay/Indonesian word for hijab.

Tudung/Hijab Styles and Specs

My hijabs/tudungs come with extra length and a looser cut. Lengths of the tudung/hijab is when WORN, not when laid out flat on a surface. I find that the length also depends on shoulder size, torso width & length (depends on how far your bottommost rib lies from your hip bone) and bosom size. Obviously the bigger these numbers are, the smaller the tudung/hijab would be on you!

Standard Tudung/Hijab

The classic tudung/hijab that is simple yet with a charm all its own.
Length when worn from beneath chin: 17 inches/43cm (mid-stomach)
Pros: One style fits all tudung/hijab. The easiest to wear, this one is really just slip it on and you're ready to go baby!
Cons: Might seem a bit simple for a few. My main gripe is that with certain body types/fabric, this style might not hide the shape of the bosom as well as some would wish.


Scallop Tudung/Hijab

Also known as Tudung Eenaz. :-) Bring the front of the tudung/hijab to one shoulder and secure with a pin; then bring the back of the tudung/hijab to your other shoulder and secure. Gathers beautifully in the front and back: this is the 'scallop' bit.
Length when worn from chin to bottom: 17 inches/43cm.


Pros: Looks really elegant and is really easy to wear. The gathers in front provide extra coverage for the bosom. And you can off-set the whole look with some tasteful pins.
Cons: You still need 2 pins on your shoulders in order to pull off this style.

Button Tudung/Hijab

Has a button and a loop at the back so the tudung/hijab looks a bit neater.
Pros: Fuss-free, it provides a neater look to your hijab, and is quick and easy to pull off. Just slip it over your head and hook the button and you're ready! The fabric gathers slightly in front, providing some coverage where it matters.
Cons: Might look a bit casual for some.

Jakarta Tudung/Hijab

Is slimmer around the neck and rests on the shoulders, then flaring out to drape over the back and bosom.
Pros: Fuss-free, no pins/button required!
Cons: Some people dislike that the seams are on the left and right side of the tudung/hijab.

Oblong Tudung/Hijab

Is basically a long scarf with an awning attached to it.
Pros: Looks really good and is very easy to style! And it is very versatile in that there are many ways to wear an oblong.
Cons: You still need a pin or two to secure it properly.

Recently Completed Orders

Hello everyone and welcome to my little blog!

What started off as revisiting an old love has now become a full-fledged venture. I began by making tudung to suit me: the length that I am comfortable with, material that is not too fussy, and the colours that can suit my wardrobe.

There have been some requests for some content on this page. I have been very busy lately, so I thought I'd display some of the tudungs I have done:



In the (near) future I hope to have a selection for online customers to choose from. This site is still a work in progress so I do hope you will bear with me!

P/S: I am in love with the khaki green material: so soft yet rich. The tudung I seem to use the most is made of the same material as the deep purple one immediately beneath the green. It has chameleon-like properties: at times it seems purple and at others it appears a rich brown!