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Muslim Barbie Alternative - Salma Dolls (VIDEO)
In her frustration to find a modestly-dressed doll in toy stores, Indonesian Muslim mother Sukmawati Suryaman began designing a Barbie-like doll. Suryaman dressed the dolls conservatively; she didn’t want her own daughter to play with a traditional Barbie doll as she feared she might imitate the doll’s immodest way of dressing.
That’s how she came up with the concept of the Salma dool, the latest must-have toy for Indonesian girls.
“Salma” is coined from the Arabic word “Salamah”, which means peace. The Muslim dolls are available in stores throughout Indonesia and are expected to be sold in neighboring Muslim countries by the end of this year.
Here’s another alternative:
Fulla the Muslim Barbie: Best Selling Girl’s Toy in the Arab World
”SHE is the must-have toy this festive season, flying off the shelves. But the season in question is Eid al-Adha next month, not Christmas. Santa Claus means nothing to her.
Fulla, the Muslim doll, is now thought to be the best-selling girl's toy in the Arab world, two years after she first came on … [More]
In addition to the doll itself, Salma owners can pick from 20 different tiny outfits, ranging from a formal black Abaya to a pink-glittery robe with matching headscarf. Though, according to news reports, the Salma doll and her extensive wardrobe is hard to come by these days as Eid (the time when Muslims celebrate the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan) approaches. Indonesian moms say they are pleased that one of their own has found success in creating a respectable role model for their daughters.
(popular-culture.families)
Read More: namedevelopment Via: popular-culture.families Posted: Oct 13, 07
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Comments:
 What about a Muslim Ken and Skipper? These are really great... kids of all cultures look to dolls as ideals. Unlike Western Barbies, which look as if they've had ribs removed and an incredible boob job, these Salma dolls are healthy role models. Great!By: Bianca Bartz on Oct 13, 07 | 2374 Trends | 466 Comments |
 UPDATE: I added a link to Fulla the Muslim Barbie... We've also got an Orthodox Jewish Barbie on the site. Culturally sensitive toys are hot!By: Jeremy Gutsche on Oct 13, 07 | 1276 Trends | 443 Comments |
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muslim By: Luke McAllister on Oct 28, 07 | 0 Trends | 8 Comments |
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