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Iranian Clerks Warned to Dress Mannequins in Hijabs

Shopkeepers also told to hide curves

By Mary Papenfuss,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 23, 2009 5:21 AM CDT

(Newser) – Iranian shopkeepers have been ordered to dress female mannequins in Muslim hijab head scarves,  and to keep any curves strictly under wraps, reports the BBC. The edict is part of a continuing crackdown on "Western style" dress. The sale of bowties and neck ties, as well as the sale of women's underwear by men has also been banned. First-time dress code offenders are often warned but others may face court penalties and reeducation classes.

A woman in a hajib throws bread to birds.
A woman in a hajib throws bread to birds.   (Getty Images)
Iranian shopkeepers have been warned to dress mannequins in hajibs.
Iranian shopkeepers have been warned to dress mannequins in hajibs.   (©J@M%u20ACS)
Curves are strictly verboten in Iranian shops.
Curves are strictly verboten in Iranian shops.   (©rjs1322)
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Snarfeh
Sep 24, 2009 1:31 AM CDT
Man, they are really, really fucked up by their religion.
Rob
Sep 23, 2009 12:15 PM CDT
Bet the folks making the complaint tisk-tisk the Iranian laws.
Thinker
Sep 23, 2009 11:05 AM CDT
We already knew these people were insane. Just like in the U.S.: A US restaurant owner in Ohio has been forced to tone down his advertising techniques following complaints over his use of a bikini-wearing mannequin. However, Tessel's promotional gimmick also sparked a number of complaints from local residents. Attending a local hearing this week, Tessel was instructed to dress the figure more conservatively if he wishes to continue using it.

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