What Is a Toub? Style & Fit Guide

What Is a Toub?

The toub is a centuries-old Sudanese garment — a single length of flowing fabric traditionally wrapped and draped over the body, worn as a symbol of grace, modesty, and cultural identity across generations of Sudanese women. At Amnaswardrobe, each toub is handcrafted by artisans, honoring this heritage while bringing it to a contemporary luxury audience.

Fit: One Free Size, Made to Drape

Our toubs are designed as a Free Size, wrap-and-drape garment rather than a fitted, size-specific piece — this is true to how a toub has traditionally been worn, and means one piece adapts elegantly to different body shapes through the draping technique rather than a fixed cut.

Each toub is available in a choice of styles so you can pick what suits your occasion:

• Plain toub set — a clean, understated drape for everyday elegance
• Toub with Glitter set — added shimmer for celebrations and special occasions
• Custom made toub set — made to your specific request

How to Style Your Toub

A toub can be worn draped over the head and shoulders for a traditional look, or styled more minimally as a flowing outer layer over separates. Because it's a wrap garment, how it falls is part of what makes each piece feel personal — there's no single "right" way to wear it.

Have questions about a specific piece before you order? Reach out to us and we're happy to help.