November 12, 2007...8:58 am
Dangerous Lingerie Under the Veil in Syria
Islamic veils does not prevent Arabic women from normal human behavior. A symposium hold on August 24, 2007 (Khatt Kufi Kaffiya | Symposium on Arabic Visual Culture, see here), shows Arab lingerie in Syria.
(Syrian Lingerie - Image for the publication “The secret Life of Syrian lingerie: Intimacy and Design” This book will be published together with Scalo Publishers by the end of 2007. Photo by Omar al-Moutem)
“The Arab street – its vibrancy, innovativeness, traditions of design and contemporary expression – has been obscured by geopolitical issues. Any attempt to deviate from the established line that the region is a place of war, religious fundamentalism or terrorism becomes virtually impossible particularly within the context of mainstream Western commercial publishing.”
“My recently co-edited books, The Secret Life of Syrian Lingerie, with Rana Salam, Transit Tehran – Young Iran and Its Inspirations, with Maziar Bahari, and Kaveh Golestan – Recording the Truth in Iran, with Hengameh Golestan, provide ample examples of the challenges facing books that show a different side of the Middle East.”
…..”However a more insidious problem exists. Books on the Arab and Iranian street, showcasing authenticity, are almost impossible to get published”…See more.
In an article ‘What lies beneath’ by Malu Halasa , published in the ‘NEWSTATESMAN’ on the 05 June 2006, I read:
“Syria - A conservative culture has produced some of the world’s most explicit - and bizarre - lingerie, as Malu Halasa discovers… In Damascus, sex is rarely discussed in public. Yet veiled women regularly appraise the contents of window displays featuring feathered bras, knickers and one-piece crocheted bodysuits with”…see more
Update.
Lingerie Laws - Men Banned From Selling Lingerie in Sharjah, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait…”Ultra-conservative countries have passed new laws barring men from working in lingerie shops. Only women can be hired as salespersons and shops who fail to comply are being shut down”…..”There are similar rules for Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, however, shopkeepers complain that it is difficult to find women salesmen for the job in such a conservative atmosphere. (lingeriemagic.org) “, (see more).
Fitnah Lingerie in Damascus see here.
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April 18, 2008 at 7:32 pm
Well being a muslim. i can tell you that the veil is only to guard our modesty in front of strange men, ie men who are not our brothers, fathers, uncles and husbands.
But what we wear underneath is entirely our perogative. The muslim woman is meant to look unattractive when in the outside world, as a protection for her dignity and honour. However, she should beautify herself for her husband and if she is a plus size, as many ara women are, then plus size lingerie is just what she needs to impress her husband. After all she is still a woman.
April 18, 2008 at 9:54 pm
I fully agree with you. My article pointed to the biased western view about the meaning of the veil in Arabic culture. What you said about women in the Muslim world that..” she should beautify herself for her husband and if she is a plus size, as many ara women are, then plus size lingerie is just what she needs to impress her husband. After all she is still a woman.”..could be a good advice for women everywhere.
Thanks for the comment.
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