Battoulah

The origin of the battoulah is unknown,[7] Multiple theories exist on where it have originated. It is thought to have entered the Eastern Arabian Peninsula from Gujarat in late 18th century.[9]

Various variants of the Battoulah exist, including between cities and regions. In Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the "Zabeel cut" design, which has a narrow top and broad with a curved bottom is worn. In Sharjah it resembles the Zabeel cut but is shaped so the top of the mask is inclined forwards. The Al Ain design features both a narrow top and bottom. The Bahraini and Qatari burqa is square. In Oman and Fujairah it is very large and broader at the top with a tip that goes beyond the forehead. In neighbouring Saudi Arabia, the niqab is worn instead.[1] In southern provinces of Iran, Shia women wear red rectangular masks, while those of Sunni women are black or indigo with gold, similar to the mask worn in the Arabian peninsula.[8] In Qeshm, the masks were designed to fool invaders, so they would mistake women for male soldiers.[4]

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  A woman wearing the Battoulah in the United Arab Emirates.
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  An elderly female wearing the battoulah in the United Arab Emirates.
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  A woman wearing the Battoulah in Bandar Abbas fish market.
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  A woman in Qeshm Island wearing a Battoulah
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  An elderly woman in Oman wearing the Battoulah.

• Alasho
• Shayla
• Haik (garment)