Jeans for Muslims
They're high around the waist, wide around the leg and have lots of pockets for holding watches, bracelets, glasses and other knickknacks.
A new line of jeans designed by a small company in northern Italy, under the name of Al Quds Jeans, caters to Muslims seeking to stay comfortable while they pray.
The bagginess is to ensure the wearer avoids stiffness while bending down repeatedly during prayers. The pockets are for holding all the accessories Muslims have to take off while they worship. And the jeans have green seams — because green is the sacred color of Islam.
Al Quds, based in Udine, hopes to make an impact first among Italy's 1.1 million Muslims. If successful, it will reach out to the estimated 18 million Muslims living in Europe.
Quite an interesting idea as normal jeans can be pretty uncomfortable when praying.
[Via: The Black Iris]
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Posted by: Sleeplessjojo at March 24, 2006 06:48 PMWhy the high waist, does anyone know?? it sounds unattractive and pointless (IMO). When I heard about the pockets on the radio, I thought it was going to turn out to be some lame suicide-bomber joke..:::sigh of relief::::
Posted by: Medusa at March 29, 2006 05:41 AM