Veiling in Africa /:

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 essays raise questions about what is distinctive about veiling in Africa, what religious histories or...

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Other Authors: Renne, Elisha P.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Bloomington : Indiana University Press, 2013.
Series:African expressive cultures.
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Online Access:DE-862
DE-863
Summary: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 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 societal 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.
Physical Description:1 online resource.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780253008282
025300828X
1299584764
9781299584761

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