burqa
An outer garment worn by Muslim women that covers the entire body, often with a cutout or mesh at the eyes.
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kaftan
The kaftan (also caftan) is an ancient garment, which originated in Ancient Persia but then spread across Central and Western Asia. It is a kind of robe or tunic that was worn by both men and women. Kaftans are still worn today in different ways.
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