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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...   Read full story »

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