At SHUKR, we have an office culture of wearing what we make so that we know our products, inside and out. We order, wear, layer, sleep in, live in, and clothe our families in SHUKR style. When I began working at SHUKR a mere 8 weeks ago, I noticed the proliferation of one garment in particular in the office. Three different colleagues of mine (out of a staff of 15 in Jordan) own and regularly wear the Corduroy Hooded Jilbab (US, UK) to work. My curiosity got the better of me, so I asked them what makes this garment so special.

Here is what they had to say:

Susan: “It’s comfortable and warm.”

Martha: “The reason I like the Corduroy Hooded Jilbab is because it’s warmer than an abaya but not as heavy as an overcoat; just right for fall and early winter. When it gets chilly, it’s roomy enough to add layers underneath.”

Eman: “I wear it because it’s so comfortable and for me it’s a new style-I’ve never worn anything like it.”

The staff colors of choice are Navy Blue and Camel, but it also comes in Black, Dark Brown, and Khaki Green.

Nice enough for work, warm enough for winter, a good wardrobe basic, and it has pockets…I love pockets. I also think that it’s a great testament to quality when you find employees so attached to the product.

I think I’m going to order mine in Black.

~ Beth, Blog Editor

This entry was posted on Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 at 1:14 am and is filed under Our Company, fashion.