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The story of the jilbab in Indonesia is one of transformation, from a symbol of political resistance to a mainstream fashion accessory.

: The widespread adoption of the jilbab has altered the visual landscape of Indonesia. It has triggered a cultural debate over whether traditional regional identities—symbolized by local textiles and attire—are being erased by a more homogenized, Arabized form of Islam. Government Interventions and the Path Forward jilbab mesum 19

Under President Suharto’s regime in the 1970s and 1980s, the jilbab was largely restricted or banned in state schools and government offices. The state viewed overt displays of Islamic political identity with suspicion, associating it with radicalism. The story of the jilbab in Indonesia is