When I see these cultural veils, I can’t help but think of oppression. Interestingly, ‘cultural veils’ definitely hold a figurative meaning alongside their more obvious counterpart. Yet I should not judge this traditional attire based solely on negative connotations. Clearly, it is a time-honored outfit that will continue to be donned by Muslim women.
As the world becomes smaller, we will see more and more of these cultural veils. I wouldn’t even be surprised if more of them ended up on the runways.
13 Cultural Veils
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Islamic Red Carpet Fashion
World's Most Expensive Abaya Costs $350,000
12
Islamic High Fashion
Amal Al Ra'aes' Collection
11
The Rise of Mideast Contemporary Art
Is Iranian & Arab Art The Next Big Thing?
10
Personal Branding Changes
Michael Jackson Converts to Islam, Changes Name to Mikaeel
9
Controversial Couture
Veil Debate Inspires Paris Designers at Fashion Week
8
Veiled Fashion Photography
Bela Borsodi Takes on Cultural Approaches to Beauty With a Burqa
7
Fashion Burkas
Untraditional Traditional Dress
6
Persian Rug Runways
Iran Takes Traditional Costume to the Catwalks
5
Barbie Burkas
Mattel 'Save the Children' Barbies Have Traditional Makeovers
4
Hi-Tech Burqas
Markus Kison CharmingBurka
3
Veiled Print Ads
Identical Campaigns from Chevrolet, Nissan and VW
2
Domestic Feministography
Shadi Ghadirian Depicts the Daily Monotony of Women in Iran
1
Rodent Headdresses
Mouse and Rat Carcass Headpiece Oddly Resembles Burka
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