Jawa Costume
Bring Tatooine's iconic hooded scavenger to life with glowing yellow eyes.
The Jawa is one of the most recognizable alien species from the Star Wars franchise, first appearing in A New Hope on the desert planet of Tatooine. Fans love this costume because it is mysterious, highly recognizable, and comfortable to wear. The signature look consists of a tattered brown hooded robe, crisscrossed bandoliers, and glowing yellow eyes peering out from a pitch-black face.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~90 min
- Budget
- $40–120
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What you need for a Jawa costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Jawa costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Brown hooded robe
A floor-length, loose-fitting brown textured fabric or monk's robe with a large, deep hood.
DIY: Sew a simple tunic from brown monk's cloth or burlap, fraying the bottom hem and sleeves.
Black face mask or head shroud
A lightweight, breathable black fabric mask or balaclava that completely obscures the wearer's face and neck.
DIY: Use a black morph mask or cut a piece of black pantyhose to cover your face under the hood.
Glowing yellow eye lights
Small, battery-operated yellow or amber LED lights mounted on a headband or glasses frame inside the hood.
DIY: Attach yellow LED finger lights to the sides of a pair of cheap sunglasses with the lenses removed.
Crisscrossed bandoliers
Two dark brown or black faux-leather utility belts worn diagonally across the chest in an 'X' shape.
DIY: Cut strips of brown vinyl or felt, attach small cardboard boxes wrapped in brown tape to mimic ammo pouches, and safety pin them together.
Dark gloves and boots
Simple black or dark brown gloves and matching boots or wrapped footwear to keep all skin hidden.
DIY: Wear dark socks over your shoes and wrap them with strips of brown fabric to look like desert wraps.
Ion blaster prop
A retro-futuristic blaster rifle with a large cylindrical nozzle and a wire connecting to a power pack.
DIY: Paint a toy water gun black and copper, then attach a plastic bottle to the barrel to mimic the Jawa ion blaster.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Jawa costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the black face mask or balaclava, ensuring no skin on your neck or face is exposed.
- 2
Position the glowing yellow LED eye lights over your eyes, securing the headband or glasses frame so you can still see safely.
- 3
Put on the brown hooded robe, pulling the large hood forward so it casts a deep shadow over your face, leaving only the glowing eyes visible.
- 4
Drape the two bandoliers diagonally across your chest so they cross in an 'X' shape at the center.
- 5
Put on the dark gloves and boots, tucking the robe sleeves into the gloves to ensure complete coverage.
- 6
Equip your ion blaster prop to complete the scavenger aesthetic.
Makeup & hair
No makeup or hair styling is required, as the entire head, face, and hair must be completely covered by the black shroud and deep hood.
Jawa for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with a Tusken Raider, a Stormtrooper, or a mini R2-D2 droid.
- group
- Gather a group of friends in matching Jawa robes carrying various scrap metal and droid parts.
- kids
- This is an excellent kids' costume as the simple robe is comfortable and easy to walk in.
- Plus size
- The loose, flowing nature of the monk's robe makes this an incredibly comfortable and forgiving fit for all body types.
- pet
- Dress a small dog in a brown hooded cape with two small felt yellow circles on the hood.
Tips
- Ensure your black face shroud is breathable and thin enough that you can see through it in low-light settings.
- Fray the edges of the robe's sleeves and hem using sandpaper or a wire brush to give it a weathered, desert-worn look.
- Keep spare batteries on hand for your LED eye lights so they don't go dark mid-event.
Jawa costume FAQ
- How do you make the glowing Jawa eyes?
- You can mount two small amber or yellow LED lights onto a pair of lensless glasses or a headband, positioned just above or to the side of your pupils so your vision isn't blocked.
- Can you see out of a Jawa costume?
- Yes, if you use a sheer, breathable black fabric like chiffon, mesh, or thin hosiery for the face mask, you can see out while others only see pitch black.
- Is the Jawa costume hot to wear?
- It can be warm due to the layers. Opt for lightweight cotton or linen-blend fabrics for the robe and a highly breathable fabric for the face shroud.
Did you know? In the original 1977 Star Wars film, many of the Jawas were played by local Tunisian children or the children of the production crew members.