burqa is reinventing itself, is a global fashion statement

  For nearly 1500 years, Muslim women wearing the burqa as a symbol of modesty. But it is not only black, boring and behind the times - the burqa is quickly turning into a global fashion statement and Indian women keep a steady pace.

While still discussing a hot topic - with some Western countries to ban women wearing the burqa in public - that the garment has its appeal by reinventing itself expands. Pop star Lady Gaga has also focused recently inspired designer wear burqa.

For their part, Indian women are experimenting with the form and will bear shaped office and party, be chic and sophisticated. Some even come with Swarovski crystals burqas and other precious stones, matching accessories are covered - shoes, bags and pens - to go with them.

Bangalore based designer abayas brings Mariam Raza - a long, fluid garment, often worn with a scarf - golf. "I recently bought one of Dubai, which has cost more than one lakh," said the 32-year-old who has a rich collection with a variety of embroidery, cuts and designs that cost upwards of 50,000. "They are stylish and modest."

Jabeen Farook, also from the same city, such as dressing elegantly burqas. "After meeting with more and more popular, even young people find exciting to wear it," says Farook, shops burqas in Dubai, France, Morocco and Egypt. "Wearing an abaya is no burden."

This is for customers like Raza and Farook retailers and designers up "shops" burqa in India.

Reza Khan, owner Reza Burqa in Mumbai, said he recently sent more than 60 Swarovski embellished clothing to a customer in Ahmedabad. It also exports to customers in the UK, the U.S. and Africa.

"Some of them have over 15,000 pieces of Austrian crystal and are really looking at the customer from business families in Mumbai and Ahmedabad," says Khan, who received about 20 orders per month for these expensive parts.

The demand is even gaining international designers to keep this market. Dubai-based designer Mona Fares to India for the first time in 2009 during a five-day visit, as they walked typical tourist places in and around Delhi, including the famous Chandni Chowk. Impressed by the embroidery and intricate patterns that she lives, she decided to produce her first collection stolen in Dubai Abaya of India, the shelves.

Now she is planning to launch her label in India. "I see great potential in India to see my designs and work," Fares said.