A chaor or chadar (Persian چادر, from Sanskrit chattram) is an outer garment or open cloak worn by some Iranian women in public spaces; it is one possible way in which a Muslim woman may follow the Islamic dress code known as ħijāb. A chador is a full-length semi-circle of fabric open down the front, which is thrown over the head and held closed in front. It has no hand openings or closures but is held shut by the hands or by wrapping the ends around the waist.