Correction: Izar

I was doing more research on the term"ikzar" and found out that it's actually spelled, izar not "ikzar".
Arabic is not my native language so I am sorry for the mistake. Also it would explain why I was not able to find any information on the garment when I was Googling it. Here is more information on the izar: Izars
To make sure that future readers are not confused by this mistake, I went back and edited my posts.
Insha'allah, you find any mistakes, please let me know so they can edited.
A follow blogger helped me: fashioningfaith
She has a great blog on Islamic fashion, insha'allah you like Islamic fashion or in need of some inspiration or you just curious, go & check out her blog.

Hubby's New DIY Izar

Today I started a DIY Tailored Izar for my husband. I got the inspiration from the utilikilt. The utilikilt/kilt was great for design but too short for my husband's Islamic dress code needs.

Yes, Muslim men do have a dress code in Islam, they have to cover themselves from their navel to their ankles. One of the dress codes for Muslim men is that their garments must not drag the ground or end above the knee. Also they cannot wear silk or gold.

I wanted an izar that looked tailored yet simple make & could be made with old garments. An izar, from my understanding, is basically a simple length of cloth that is pleated and tied around the midsection. Islamically, the izar was worn by men and women however today it's more of a men's garment. The izar can be a simple tube skirt with elastic or drawstring waistband to a tailored garment with pockets and studs. The skies's the limit on this garment.

Im still working on the izar and will be more than happy to update this as soon as Im finished, insha'allah

****Islamic correction as of October 30, 2013: The original ruling on the Muslim men's dress code is from their navels to their knees. ****