Middle East Fashion Tidbits

Yeah, I know. Fashion. Sigh....but this is interesting stuff....

During Ramadan, it is much more respectful of the local people and culture to dress very modestly. Except for the head coverings, I've known more than a few conservative Christian ladies who would love some stylish ways to dress that doesn't expose them too much.

Check out this article in Gulf News:
http://archive.gulfnews.com/indepth/ramadan/more_stories/10157597.html

Living in the Middle East, women wear bits from all over the region. I have shirts that are modest but still pretty that come from Pakistan, India, and Oman/UAE. The ebroidery work I've seen out of Afghanistan is exceptional. Silver jewelry from Oman and Afghanistan is also fabulous - and cheap if you know where to look. Read on.....
http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/08/09/24/10247596.html
I have a beautiful sterling silver ring that is a jointed fish (it's quite large and heavy). It's different from some of the styles that used to come out of far East Asia. My mum got it for me here....for about 90AED/$20 U.S.

We may come from different countries, we may be of different religions, but we are all 'sisters.'

Peace.

Postscript: Outstanding story on marriage age in Yemen. Just another reason the education of women is so very important.
http://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/meast/09/26/heroes.shada.nasser/index.html