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Haay Jameel’s 'Thread Memory' exhibition showcases the powerful tradition of Palestinian tatreez, highlighting its cultural ...

German fashion designer Kasia Kucharska uses 3D-printed latex to reimagine lace. Her fantastical designs were on show at ...

A reader asks how to push back against the resurgence of traditional dressing. Our critic discusses the history of rebellion ...

With a decree issued by President Žaparov, a law has come into force banning clothes that entirely cover women's bodies and ...

In multi-ethnic Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, dance is a lingua franca. A carpet, a speaker and an open space are enough to set the stage. Regardless of gender or age, once there is a rhythm, the ...

Kyrgyzstan has outlawed the all-covering Islamic niqab. Authorities insists the ban does not extend to the hijab, the Islamic ...