noun
- plural of chimar; a type of loose outer garment or cloak worn by women in some Muslim cultures, covering the body and sometimes the face.
Usage: Also spelled 'chimar' (singular) or 'chimars' (plural); Cultural/historical term; Often used in historical or anthropological contexts
Examples
- The museum's textile collection included several ornate chimars from the Ottoman period.
- Historical accounts describe women wearing chimars as a sign of modesty and social status.
- The exhibition featured chimars made from silk and decorated with intricate embroidery.
- Scholars studying Islamic fashion have documented the evolution of chimars across different regions.