Women

The women's department: abayas, hijabs and scarves, salah wear and modest everyday pieces.

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Islamic clothing for women

The women's department covers modest dress for daily wear and for salah. That means abayas and jilbabs as the outer layer, hijabs and scarves, purpose made salah wear that goes on quickly over clothes, and the modest tops and everyday pieces that get worn far more often than any of them.

The emphasis is on things that are practical to wear in South Africa rather than only on occasion pieces, which is why lighter fabrics and simple cuts make up much of the range. Prices start low enough that a scarf or a salah top is an easy addition to an order.

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Questions and answers

What does the women's department include?
It covers abayas and jilbabs, hijabs and scarves, salah wear and modest everyday clothing, along with a small range of women's accessories. It is meant as a full department rather than an occasion wear rail.
What is the difference between an abaya and a jilbab?
An abaya is a loose outer robe worn over clothing, usually opening at the front or pulled over the head. A jilbab is also an outer garment but tends to be cut fuller and longer, and the terms are often used loosely between regions.
What is a salah top?
A salah top is a loose two piece or pull on garment made to go over normal clothes quickly for prayer. It saves changing outfits and is the item most often kept in a handbag or at work.
What hijab fabrics do you stock?
The scarf range covers lighter everyday fabrics through to heavier and more formal finishes, and the fabric is listed on each product page. Lighter weights are generally the more practical choice in a South African summer.
Do you stock plus sizes?
Sizing varies by garment and by brand, and the available sizes are shown on each product page. Abayas and salah wear are cut loose by design, so they often fit a wider range than a fitted garment would.
What should I wear for Umrah?
Loose, plain clothing that covers properly and stays comfortable in heat is what most women choose, usually in light fabrics with a simple scarf. There is no ihram garment prescribed for women, so ordinary modest dress is what is worn.
How do I wash an abaya?
Most abayas do best washed cool on a gentle cycle and hung to dry out of direct sun, which protects both the drape and the colour. Anything with beading or embroidery is safer washed by hand.
What is the price range in the women's department?
Women's items at Cii Stores start from around R45 for a scarf and run to roughly R1,299 for a premium abaya. Salah wear and modest tops sit in the middle of that range.
What makes a good gift for a Muslim woman?
A scarf, a prayer mat or an attar are the usual choices, since none of them depend on knowing a size. Salah wear is also well received because it is genuinely used, though it is worth checking her preference on fabric first.
Can I see the women's range in store?
Yes. Cii Stores is a physical shop in Ormonde, Johannesburg, and fabric weight and drape are hard to judge from a photograph, so it is worth seeing. You can also order online for delivery across South Africa.
Do you stock modest swimwear or sportswear?
The range focuses on everyday modest clothing, salah wear and outer garments rather than specialist sportswear. What is in stock at any time is what appears on this page.
How much is delivery and how long does it take?
Standard shipping is R160 and orders are delivered within 3 to 5 business days. Delivery is free on orders over R1000.
Can I return something from the women's range?
Yes. Non consumable items can be returned within 7 days in unused, unopened condition and in their original packaging. Please note that sale items are non refundable.