261 Smiles Recently, the Barbie doll community has become one of diversity, where Barbies are now made to look like real, everyday women in all their variations. Well, one Muslim woman felt the need to have a Barbie doll to represent the Hijabi women in the world , and she named her Hijarbie, thus making her the latest fashion icon in the Islamic world! Nigerian medical scientist and fashion enthusiast, Haneefah Adam , decided to hand cut and sew modest clothing to dress this Barbie doll, and make her a modest Muslima.
Having a deep conversation with @lifelongpercussion and @wwags was gracious enough to capture it!💖 A photo posted by Mini Hijab Fashion! (@hijarbie) on May 22, 2016 at 1:59am PDT 24-year-old Haneefah told Buzzfeed that she wants to, “inspire the Muslim girl. It’s about having a doll that looks like her, that represents her own cultural and religious background” , and this Hijarbie is doing just that!
Haneefah believes that Hijab means modesty, and modesty can be found in colorful, fashionable and conservative clothing. She even made a doll in honor of the inspiring Muslim hijabi Ibtihaj Muhammad who participated and won a medal in the 2016 Rio Olympics! Dedicated to the women inspiring Muslim girls all over the world at the #Olympics!!❤️ Do you recognise them?
A photo posted by Mini Hijab Fashion! (@hijarbie) on Aug 14, 2016 at 8:55am PDT Her Barbie doll is seen on Instagram dressed in Haneefah’s own designs, designed to fit on the doll as if it were life-size. Her Instagram followers are increasing daily, as more and more people are being introduced to this real-life Hijabi doll.
Hijarbie is a doll that all Hijabi’s can relate to, and this is what Haneefa is aiming for. “At the end of the day, it will create a sense of value and will be inspiring them to be more confident, more driven, to believe more in themselves which leads to an appreciation of herself and her modest lifestyle and upbringing.” ( buzzfeed.com ) Monochrome Outfit details: Check tunic and wide legged trouser. 🏁🏁 #Hijarbie #hijarbiestyle #hijabfashion A photo posted by Mini Hijab Fashion!
(@hijarbie) on Jan 12, 2016 at 1:58am PST Who said fashion and modesty can’t go together? Check out Hijarbie’s latest fashion statements on Haneefah’s Instagram account. The dolls are finally for sale and being represented by different sellers.
Salam/ Good morning/afternoon/ evening❤️ You can purchase your #Hijarbie @ibraheemtoyhouse !!! Releasing three designs now. More to come in sha Allah and other wonderful news.
😁 A photo posted by Mini Hijab Fashion!
