Covered in Bingöl by Helen Betts

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1996-2000

Covered in Bingöl

When we drove through Bingöl some 20 years ago, I remember thinking how strange it was to see women covered in black, especially in Turkey. After living in Saudi Arabia for three years, it looks normal to me. Funny how our perceptions change.

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Julie Oldfield		10-Nov-2017 15:41
A very interesting shot. Much to ponder. V

larose forest photos		09-Nov-2017 02:21
Yes, perceptions do change over time. This is a most interesting shot. V

Gill Kopy		09-Nov-2017 01:35
This was a common sight in Tanzania in the 1950-60's, when I was there, along with saris and traditional dress - it has always seemed a way of life and a pleasant multi culturalism !! V

Jim Coffman		08-Nov-2017 22:30
It still seems very odd to me.. Nice capture..

Patrick Goossens		08-Nov-2017 21:37
I never seen woman dressed like this in Turkey, so it's probably only in the eastern parts close to the border.

globalgadabout		08-Nov-2017 21:19
the dress code for women does seem outdated....they must cook on a hot day..