In coordination with Department of Museums and Heritages – Government of Umm Al Quwain, Emirates Post issued a set of special stamps on the following traditional fashions of UAE women in six denominations.

Al Serwal (Drawers): Made either from silk or cotton, it is worn under the jalabia and is called “Khalaq”or Sharbet.

Al Thob (Robe): It is generally embroidered from the front part. Collar and sleeves are wide, called “jinan”.

Al Abaiah (Gown): It is black, worn by women to cover their garments and to be modest.

Al Kandoura (Jalabia): It may be embroidered or made of plain cloth with designs of plants or any other clothes that are figured with plants designs. There are two types: plain (opened from the back) and embroidered (from the side or from the middle of the jalabia.

Al Shailah (Scarf): It is used for covering the head. There are many types of Shailah: Almangadah, Alwasmah, Alsary and Altor. It may be called “Wiggayah” in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Al Burga (Yashmak): Used for covering the nose and the mouth, “yashmak” is put on the face to cover the front part. It is made of special type of cloth (Al shail).