The tradition of the veil, which refers to various cloth coverings of the head, face, and body, has been little studied in Africa, where Islam has been present for more than a thousand years. These lively essays raise questions about what is distinctive about veiling in Africa, what religious histories or practices are reflected in particular uses of the veil, and how styles of veils have changed in response to contemporary events. Together, they explore the diversity of meanings and experiences with the veil, revealing it as both an object of Muslim piety and an expression of glamorous fashion.
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The tradition of the veil, which refers to various cloth coverings of the head, face, and body, has been little studied in Africa, where Islam has been present for more than a thousand years. These lively essays raise questions about what is distinctive about veiling in Africa, what religious histories or practices are reflected in particular uses of the veil, and how styles of veils have changed in response to contemporary events. Together, they explore the diversity of meanings and experiences with the veil, revealing it as both an object of Muslim piety and an expression of glamorous fashion.
Imprint | Indiana University Press |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | June 2013 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | March 2013 |
Editors | Elisha P. Renne |
Contributors | Laura Fair, Leslie Wahl Rabine, Adeline Masquelier, Hauwa Mahdi, Peri M. Klemm, Amal H. Fadlalla, Jose Van Santen, Susan J. Rasmussen |
Dimensions | 229 x 152 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 248 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-253-00820-6 |
Barcode | 9780253008206 |
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LSN | 0-253-00820-4 |