Bridal shaylas designed by the artist Shouq, each with its own colour and work details. Compare colour, where the work sits and the occasion, and contact us on WhatsApp for matching and size questions.
Buying guide
Bridal Shaylas: How to Choose a Bride's Shayla
Choosing a bride's shayla deserves a careful comparison. Start with the colour of your outfit, then where you want the work to show, then the occasion you will wear it for. The pieces are Duja Al Lail fabric, as stated in their descriptions.
Start with colour
Colours differ across this collection: ivory (off-white) in Hab Al-Saad SHQ-04 and Naem Al Oud SHQ-05, nude in Al Reem SHQ-07 and Al Jawhara SHQ-08, nude brown in Al Ghaid SHQ-12, black in Mudaaja SHQ-10 and Ghayaheeb SHQ-11, grey in Hoor SHQ-03, and sky blue in Sama SHQ-02.
A colour may look slightly different depending on lighting and screen settings. If you are matching the shayla to a specific outfit, send us the piece name and your outfit colour on WhatsApp before ordering.
Compare where the handwork sits
The pieces differ in where the work is placed: some have raised handwork on one side, others have scattered (munatharat) work. Compare photos of each piece from more than one angle to see where the work will show when worn.
| Piece | Colour | Work as described |
|---|---|---|
| Hab Al-Saad SHQ-04 | Ivory (off-white) | Raised handwork on one side, bridal crown concept, with beads, stones and crystals |
| Al Reem SHQ-07 | Nude | Raised handwork on one side, bridal crown concept |
| Naem Al Oud SHQ-05 | Ivory (off-white) | Handwork on one side with crystals |
| Mudaaja SHQ-10 | Black | Raised black handwork on one side |
| Ghayaheeb SHQ-11 | Black | Raised handwork on one side with coloured beads |
| Al Jawhara SHQ-08 | Nude | Raised scattered (munatharat) handwork |
| Al Ghaid SHQ-12 | Nude brown | Raised scattered (munatharat) handwork with golden details |
Occasion and size
The Hab Al-Saad SHQ-04 and Al Reem SHQ-07 descriptions recommend them for the bride's morning (sabahiya), and the Mudaaja SHQ-10 and Ghayaheeb SHQ-11 descriptions say they suit wearing with an abaya. The Naem Al Oud SHQ-05 description gives its size as 215 cm by 70 cm, so ask about the size of the other pieces before ordering.
After the occasion
The Hab Al-Saad SHQ-04 description specifies hand washing in cold water and drying flat away from direct sunlight. Avoid pulling directly on the worked areas, and store the shayla folded or hung without pressing on the details. For more, see the guide to caring for embroidered and crochet shaylas.
Common questions
What are Shailah's bridal shaylas?
This collection gathers the shaylas made for the bride, designed by the artist Shouq. Colours and work details differ from piece to piece, so check each piece's description and photos before choosing.
Which bridal shayla suits the sabahiya?
The Hab Al-Saad SHQ-04 and Al Reem SHQ-07 descriptions recommend them for the bride's morning (sabahiya). Both have raised handwork on one side inspired by a bridal crown; the first is ivory and the second is nude.
How do I match a bridal shayla with my wedding outfit?
Start with the colour of your outfit and how much detail it has. With a richly detailed outfit, work on one side or a closely related colour may suit you; with a simpler outfit, you can feature more visible work. For matching, send us the piece name and your outfit colour on WhatsApp; the number is on our contact page.
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