Nuqta
Black abaya with polka dot panels and a row of buttons
QAR 550
By colour16 designs
Coloured abayas
Abayas in quiet colours: textured navy, deep brown with a beige panel, soft ivory with a front overlap, and taupe stripes. Tailored to you in Doha.
All abayasThe pieces
Khuzama
Grey abaya with lavender scalloped trim
QAR 600
Shafaq
Grey open abaya with an abstract print and amber touches
QAR 550
Nada
Polka dot open abaya with black scalloped trim
QAR 600
Nasim
Light blue abaya with an ivory floral overlay
QAR 650
Qama
Taupe and charcoal striped abaya with a high collar
QAR 700
Shama
Ivory abaya with an asymmetric front and a black rose
QAR 500
Iqaa
Black open abaya with ivory front bands and white piping
QAR 550
Safha
Black abaya with a white bib, collar and cuffs
QAR 500
Midad
Grey pinstripe abaya with black floral embroidery and belt
QAR 500
Mawj
Taupe abaya with black wave panels
QAR 500
Duha
Beige blazer abaya with black lapels and side panels
QAR 500
Duja
Navy abaya with a raised floral pattern and round neck
QAR 500
Samt
Olive abaya with a high collar and fabric-covered buttons
QAR 550
Tayf
Black striped abaya with a pale floral print
QAR 500
Matla
Brown blazer abaya with a curved beige panel
QAR 500
About the collection
Black remains the origin of the abaya, and quiet colours still earn a place in a Qatari wardrobe that follows the seasons. The Novella collection includes a navy abaya with an all-over textured pattern and neat front buttons, a deep brown abaya with a soft beige front panel and front pockets, a soft ivory abaya with an asymmetric front overlap and a single black flower at the waist, and an abaya in bold vertical stripes of warm taupe and deep charcoal. Choose navy as a calm alternative to black for work, ivory and beige for daytime, visits and travel, and keep black for evenings and formal occasions. When you style them, match the shayla to a shade of the abaya or wear it in black, and keep the look to two colours. Every coloured design comes in sizes XS to XL and lengths 50 to 60, and can be tailored to you if you send your measurements on WhatsApp. Our abaya colours guide explains which colour suits each occasion.
Before you choose
When should I choose a coloured abaya over black?
Choose colour for daytime, travel, family visits and ordinary workdays. Navy, beige and ivory are quiet shades that do not draw more attention than you want. Keep black for evenings, formal occasions and any look where the detail should show before the colour.
Which shayla goes with a navy or beige abaya?
With navy, wear a shayla in the same navy, in black or in a light grey. With beige and ivory, choose a shayla a shade deeper than the abaya, in camel, or in black. Two colours in one look keep it calm.
Do the coloured designs come in every size?
Yes. Every coloured design in the store comes in sizes XS to XL and lengths 50 to 60 at the same price, and you can send your own measurements on WhatsApp to have it tailored to you.
From the journal
- How to Style an Abaya with a Shayla and AccessoriesTwo blacks rarely match. Pair a shayla with an abaya by fabric weight and undertone, then let one accessory lead: a belt, a brooch, a watch at the cuff or a bag.Continue reading4 min read
- Abaya Colours Beyond Black: Navy, Grey, Beige and OliveBlack remains the norm in Qatar, and navy, grey, beige and olive each have their hours. Choose colour by undertone, season and setting, and know the moments that still call for black.Continue reading4 min read
- How to Choose an Abaya for Ramadan and EidRamadan asks a lot of one abaya: prayer, long evenings, family visits and Eid morning. Plan two or three pieces, each for a different hour, and order early if you want them made to measure.Continue reading4 min read