China: "Fashion Among Chinese Muslims", by Maris Gillette (ISIM Review #15, Spring 2005)
Source:
ISIM "Imitating the costume, architecture, and eating practices of Arab Muslims has become an important way for local Hui to show their authenticity as Muslims."
Website Link:
http://www.isim.nl/files/Review_15/Review_15-36.pdf
Submitted on Fri, 07/20/2007 - 00:00
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