Emirati woman stitching the burqa’a

Dubai Culture2018

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The burqa is a traditional form of face covering for women. It is handcrafted from a delicate fabric, which was worn by married women to distinguish them from unmarried women in the UAE in the past

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Title: Emirati woman stitching the burqa’a
Creator: Dubai Culture
Date Created: 2018
Location Created: Dubai, UAE
Rights: Dubai Culture & Arts Authority

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