you guys are being misled.

This is actually a creation from Oscar De le Renta..

The abaaya is designed to allow multiple functions. it can cater for a pregnancy, from day 1 to the last moments.

It can act as a changing room. Allowing the clothes underneath to be changed whilst being completely covered.

It can act as a temporary shelter. just need a few tent pegs.

lastly, for perverts and others of such persuasion, it can allow others to "cohabit" without being notices.