Islamic fashion is on the rise on the streets of Tunisia, in the latest sign of a growing religious consciousness in the country. After the ban on Islamic dress was lifted in the wake of Ben Ali's downfall, trade in the conservative garments took off. Shops began devoting a larger share of their windows to displaying the products, including the headscarf, the niqab and their supplies, from the robe to coverings for the head and face, eyes and also the hands.