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A Jourie Rose hijab at Shailah is a wide home hijab whose Arabic title carries the words "Jourie Rose" and whose code starts with RZ, RM1 or RB1. Roses along the edges set it apart; the fabric is voile and most measure 214 x 106 cm. Jourie hijabs stay in place, feel soft and light, suit home and family visits, and go in the washing machine.
What is a Jourie hijab?
What is a Jourie Rose hijab (shayla)?
A Jourie hijab belongs to the wide home hijab family, and every piece carries the words "Jourie Rose" in its title. Most use the RZ code, such as RZ6-36 and RZ1-379; there are also RM1 pieces such as RM1-05 and RB1 pieces such as RB1-05. The fabric is voile, the RZ pieces are Cotton Voile, and most measure 214 x 106 cm, a width that leaves enough fabric to wrap the head with an end falling over the shoulder.
The pages describe the work as "cross-stitch work" with crochet edges on all four sides. When wrapped, the roses show along the edge that frames the face and on the hanging end, as in this article's photograph, giving the piece presence without changing the way you normally wear it.
Jourie hijab colours
There are many Jourie colours. Examples at the time of writing: black in RZ1-379, red in RZ6-36, turquoise in RZ3-11, off-white with brown in RZ5-04, and burgundy in RZ7-47, the piece in this article's photograph. Available colours change, so check the collection page before ordering, and compare the colour in the photographs with a piece you own, because screens differ.
A Jourie hijab for home and for visits
A home hijab for daily use
The first job of a Jourie hijab is home and everyday wear: light, steady on the head and easy to wash. It does the same work as a plain hijab, with roses that set it apart.
Enough for a family visit
The roses along the edges make the piece suitable for family visits and simple occasions, because they show on the hanging end without the need for a second piece. For larger occasions, you may prefer a piece from the occasion and gift hijab guide.
How to style a Jourie hijab
Styling is personal; here are three suggestions:
- Repeat the colour of the roses in your dress. Choose a dress in one of the rose colours on the edges, so the combination looks intentional without effort.
- A light Jourie over a plain dark dress, such as the off-white with brown RZ5-04 over a brown or navy dress, so the roses show clearly against the dark background.
- A dark Jourie over a light dress, such as the burgundy RZ7-47 over a white dress, or the black RZ1-379 over a beige dress, for a calm contrast.
When wrapping, let one end fall over the shoulder or chest so the roses show. For choosing a daily piece by where you will wear it, see the daily hijab guide.
Caring for a Jourie hijab: machine washable
Shailah recommends washing Jourie hijabs in the machine in cold water on a gentle cycle, then drying them in the shade. The voile Shailah uses for these pieces takes repeated washing and lasts for years.
- Wash with similar colours, especially dark colours such as red and burgundy in the first few washes.
- If you need to iron, use a low heat on the reverse side.
- Store folded in a dry place.
For a comparison of Cotton Voile and Duja Al-Lail (دجى الليل), see the hijab fabric guide.
Before you order
- Check for the words "Jourie Rose" and the code in the product title.
- If you are unsure about the colour or size, ask through the contact page with the product code.
- Check the colour and size on arrival before wearing, because the return policy accepts an unworn piece with its original tags and packaging within 14 days of receipt, after prior approval.
Common questions
What are Jourie hijabs at Shailah?
Most Jourie hijabs are wide home hijabs whose title carries the words "Jourie Rose", under the RZ, RM1 and RB1 codes. They are voile, the RZ pieces being Cotton Voile, mostly measure 214 x 106 cm, and have roses along the edges. They are soft, light and steady on the head, and suit both home and family visits.
Is a Jourie hijab for home or for occasions?
Jourie hijabs are home hijabs for daily use first. The roses along the edges show on the hanging end when wrapped, so they also suit family visits and simple occasions without a second piece. For larger occasions, an occasion hijab may suit you better.
What fabric are Jourie hijabs made of?
Jourie hijabs are voile, and the RZ pieces are Cotton Voile, such as RZ3-11 in turquoise and RZ6-36 in red. It is a soft, light fabric that stays in place on the head and suits everyday wear, and the 214 x 106 cm size leaves enough fabric to wrap with an end over the shoulder.
Can a Jourie hijab go in the washing machine?
Yes. Shailah recommends machine washing Jourie hijabs in cold water on a gentle cycle, then drying them in the shade. Wash them with similar colours in the first few washes, and if you need to iron, use a low heat on the reverse side.
