For Pakistani women, dupattas are more than a fashion statement
Posted by Lucky on Feb 24, 2010
The long scarves that many wear with traditional shalwar kameez outfits are laden with religious and cultural significance. For some it’s a sign of Islamic modesty, for others a cumbersome relic.
A Pakistani woman in Islamabad adjusts her dupatta. The scarf has served as protest symbol, political must-have and, for some, a burden imposed by Islamic fundamentalists. (Muhammed Muheisen / Associated Press / January 28, 2010)
source: http://www.latimes.com/news/nation-and-world/la-fg-pakistan-scarf24-2010feb24,0,3450523.story
