Sudan’s unifying fashion
As country confronts possible break-up, some say idea of national dress appealing.
Published On 19 Jul 2010
The national dress of Sudanese women is the thobe – locally known as “Top” – a traditional form of dress that wraps the body in a long bolt of fabric.
Influenced by the Roman toga and the Indian Sari, “Top”, is worn by women everywhere throughout Sudan.
And with the country confronting a traumatic possible break-up into North and South Sudan, the idea of a unifying national dress is reassuring for many.
Al Jazeera’s May Welsh reports from the capital, Khartoum.
Source: Al Jazeera