Hui clothing
Hui clothing has distinct ethnic characteristics, mainly including waistcoat, desdal, mesai socks, quasi-white, prayer cap, veil, etc. Waistcoat is made of cloth, silk, linen, etc., with multiple types such as padded, cotton, single, etc. It can be worn in both winter and summer, and can be used as underwear or outerwear. It is convenient to roll up sleeves to wash small clothes and work, and it is not easy to catch cold. Desdal is Persian, meaning a headscarf. It originated from the "desdal" that the founder of Islam, Muhammad, wore when he spread Islam in the early days. The colors are mainly white and yellow. Mesai socks are Arabic, meaning leather socks. They are made of cowhide, clean, bright, strong and durable. Islam stipulates that Muslims must wash small clothes five times a day. If you wear mesai socks, you can avoid the foot washing procedure in small clothes. You can wipe the toes to the heels of the socks with wet hands instead. Zhunbai is also Arabic, meaning robe. It is made of cotton, chemical fiber and wool. There are four types: single, padded, cotton and leather. The style is similar to modern long coats. The collar is a uniform collar. The colors are mostly black, white and gray. The prayer hat is also called Huihui hat. It is a small round hat without brim. When Hui people kowtow during prayer, their forehead and nose must touch the ground. Wearing a brimless hat is more convenient for movement, so it has developed into a clothing custom. The colors of prayer hats are mainly white and black, but also gray, blue and green. White Huihui hats are mostly made of cotton cloth, and some are tied with white thread. They are used in autumn and winter. Due to different regions and sects, the styles of prayer hats are concentrated. In addition to round hats, there are also round-edged hats and pointed hexagonal hats. The hijab is a traditional headscarf for Hui and other Muslim women. It is used to cover the hair, ears, neck and reveal the face. Islam regards women's hair as "shameful", and the Quran emphasizes that Muslim women must "bow their heads and cover their shameful parts". In order to cover their hair and also to prevent sand and keep clean, the custom of Muslim women wearing veils gradually formed. The Hui costumes in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region are a vivid portrayal of the Hui religious beliefs, living environment, and cultural activities. They are also an important carrier of Hui cultural heritage and have certain academic value.