Secret Life of Syrian Lingerie: Intimacy and Design
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| Rating | : | 4.10 (844 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0811864588 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 176 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-02-04 |
| Language | : | English |
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Weird, just weird Tom Ahern I have to admit, it was the title that won my heart. Almost anything that would pay off a title this mysterious would be fine, I thought when I purchased this book. I wasn't prepared for a well-documented, pretty serious look at the bizarre (to my American, secular eyes) world of female-underwear marketing in the Middle East. Imagine women, cloaked as conservative Muslim societies demand, out shopping for the most outrageous lingerie, locally dreamt up and stitched, adorned with feathers an. Syrian lingerie unveiled A fascinating look at an primarily Islam country affection for (trashy) lingerie. Book is filled with interviews and essays by Syrian men & women about the role lingerie has in a marriage. The women do not buy this lingerie before marriage. A common theme thru the book is that the lingerie is very important to most in a marriage, otherwise & I quote "the men would otherwise stray.".My conclusion is a Syrian woman must be a nun in public & temptress in private. Most of the lingerie in the bo. Henry West said The World's Sexiest Bras And Panties Made In The Most Unlikely Country.. Secret Life of Syrian Lingerie is a book about a middle-eastern country, Syria, that is mostly Muslim and under Sharia Law, made and distribute very alluring lingerie. This book also shows Arab female models posing in sexy and revealing bras and panties. This book is perfect for those who are fans of the history of lingerie.
About the Author London-based journalist Malu Halasa is the author of several books on art and culture.Rana Salam is an acclaimed graphic designer. . She has lectured and exhibited internationally. She lives in London
She has lectured and exhibited internationally. . London-based journalist Malu Halasa is the author of several books on art and culture.Rana Salam is an acclaimed graphic designer. She lives in London
The most outrageous and exuberant lingerie in the world comes from a place youd probably never expect: Syria. Adorned with everything from faux fur, artificial flowers, and feathered birds to plastic toy cell phones, these intimates flash lights, play music, even vibrate. Authors Malu Halasa and Rana Salam have brought together a diverse and dramatic collection of photography and writing, including the voices of Syrian women, celebrating this little-known niche of fashion design in all its playful glory.. Well known across the Middle Eastin Syria the lingerie forms an important part of the folk tradition around trousseaus and weddingsit is openly displayed in the markets and souks