The Hijab

An additional covering layer worn on the heads of many Muslim women as a humble sign of modesty. This series of portraits exhibits the variances in the stylisation of the hijab across the diverse range of cultures that adopt the Islamic faith. There is clear evidence of rich cultural heritages that influence the aesthetic of the symbolic apparel worn by these women. Maryam uses colour, styles, shapes and pattern to represent their individual cultures, and how they are a clear showcase of one cloth being worn in many different ways by many different women.