© Alfred YAGHOBZADEH / Divergence
Afghan woman buying a traditional burqa at a shop in Kabul. the burqa is a traditional Muslim women's dress consisting of an all-over veil and headscarf, with only a slit for the eyes to see through. A 'full burqa', also covers the eyes with a hanging veil, allowing the wearer to see but shielding her eyes from on lookers. The wearing of the full burqa was mandatory in Afghanistan under the former Taliban regime. Kabul, Afghanistan, 28/11/2001
Lieu : KABUL, AFGHANISTAN
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