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Public Face of Islam in Kumasi

By Gracia Clark

Men Slideshow

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Respected Elder

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A respected elder in prestigious eyelet lace.

Courtesy of Carmen Paz (2011)

Young Man

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Empressive embroidery is as acceptable as the color pink.

Courtesy of Ata Muhammed (2011)

Well Dressed Man

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The flowing white sleeveless over robe sets off the heavily embroidered outfit with a well-matched hat.

Courtesy of Ata Muhammed (2011)

Elders in Robes

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The traditional three-piece suit, worn here with long turbans wrapped to cover the neck. The turbans of white cotton or colored lace show each elder's position at court.

Courtesy of Ata Muhammed (2011)

Central Market Tailor

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A section of the Central Market is devoted to sewing and embroidery of typical Muslim styles for men and women, by men tailors.This young tailor makes men's and women's embroidered outfits, but wears denims himself.

Courtesy of Carmen Paz (2009)

Palestinian Scarf

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Courtesy of Ata Muhammed (2011)

Hat Variations

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A plain white robe highlights the political message of the shoulder scarf.

Courtesy of Ata Muhammed (2011)

Uniform Turban

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A man and boy among others with black turbans and gold skullcaps.

Courtesy of Ata Muhammed (2011)

Five Friends

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Five young men wear unique variations of a common style.

Courtesy of Ata Muhammed (2011)

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