Wednesday, October 13, 2010

National Geographic - Photo Sharing - Global Fashion Photos -- Tobe, Sudan

Global Fashion Photos -- National Geographic
Photograph by Jason Carrier
Tobe, Sudan
Around the world, clothing and adornments distinguish people and cultures. Often an observer’s first hint about the people wearing them, clothes can reflect tradition, spirituality, and utility—or simply fashion’s ephemeral nature and widespread influence.
Here, a Sudanese woman wears a traditional tobe, which wraps around the body.

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