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Covering the Moon: An Introduction to Middle Eastern Face Veils
Covering the Moon An Introduction to Middle Eastern Face Veils Author:Gillian Vogelsang-Eastwood, Willem Vogelsang The subject of veiling and face veil is one of the most controversial topics in the media and the public domain today. Most people, especially politicians and journalists in both Muslim and non-Muslim societies, seem to have a strong opinion about it. Many books and articles have been written about the question as to why women wear a face veil a... more »nd whether or not it represents a form of oppression. In contrast, there is very little information about the veils themselves, the various types and the regional variations. This book describes and illustrates the history of face veils, from its pre-Islamic origins to the present day. It tells about the many regional variations, from Morocco in the far west to Central Asia in the northeast. It emphasizes the role of face veils as a form of dress and identity, rather than a garment that conceals an individual's persona.« less