Can either be very plain, or have brownish-gold embroidery on it. Very flowing, zips or buttons up, or more traditionally, must be pinned shut. Usually of a light material, can be very, very plain, and practical, or very, very fancy, and beautiful. It is usually made of cotton or light polyester, and either has ties or a velcro closure which goes OVER the hijab and around the back of the head. Sometimes will have a flip down flap that covers the eyes as well.
Some tribal women wear leather niqabs, or heavy cloth ones decorated with gold.
The face part features a lattice work grill that allows the woman to breath and see. The most popular hijabs are made of cotton or polyester, although there are many available in georgette, chiffon, or silk, which are pricier. Although the polyester ones tend to have more vibrant colors and patterns, they also get hot very quickly, unless it is wintertime. Larger sized cotton hijabs are usually solid, or jaqard. Black and white are your best bet for these, unless you want to make your own.