Bangladesh: Burqa and shalwar, jeans and sari
Source:
HIMAL Southasian A photo essay of the changing fashions on the streets of Dhaka.
Website Link:
http://www.himalmag.com/2005/november/photo_feature.html
Submitted on Fri, 01/06/2006 - 01:00
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