I have seen most of these on women here in the UAE, I never really thought about there being any difference among them...

pretty.

I saw these descriptions in the Independant here last week and I thought it was interesting.

All the "devices" that serve to make women enslaved and cause them to look dumber & uglier.

I disagree invictus. Not the hijab. There are some very cool-looking ones.

If they are so flattering why don't I see non Muslims wearing them?

Same reason you don't see non-Jews wearing yarmulkes.

Same here Deepti...all I knew was that the hair had to be covered....and the face optional...

One reason why I like a lot of science fiction is because it's composites of actual cultures, and by extension, fashions. Sometimes clothes are worn for practical reasons, like to block the sun's rays from giving you cancer.

I've often wondered if they get hot under the veil/mask...especially during the summer since it hits 45-50 in the UAE.

I've always thought that was the whole idea...this way the women will be hesitant to go out of their homes due to the heat...that way, more restriction....

Fascinating!