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Covering the Moon: face veils from the Islamic World and beyond

A large exhibition about the history and range of face veils worn by women in the Islamic world from Morocco to Central Asia. Examples of the many different types of face veils are included in this surprising and intriguing exhibition. The exhibition explores the (pre-Islamic) history of face veils, the range of modern face veils and different combinations of face, head and body veiling. The exhibition presents an intriguing and challenging view of this controversial form of dress.

  • Contents: The exhibition comes with c. 50 examples of face veils from Morocco to Central Asia, as well as photographs and a text explaining the history, materials, different types and methods of wearing the various forms of face veils. The exhibition is accompanied by a book, in English, on the same theme.
  • Availability: This exhibition is currently available

See also Gillian Vogelsang-Eastwood and Willem Vogelsang, Covering the Moon. An Introduction to Middle Eastern Face Veils. Leuven 2008.

 

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Hogewoerd 164, 2311 HW Leiden. Tel. +31 (0)71 5134144 / +31 (0)6 28830428  info@trc-leiden.nl

Opening times: Monday to Thursday: 10.00-16.00 hrs, other days by appointment.

Exhibition, from 23 January until 29 August 2013: Beyond the Chador. Entrance is free, but donations are welcome !

Guided exhibition tour, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 14.00 - 15.30 hrs. Fees: €7.50

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Agenda

JanuaryFebruaryMarch

May 20: TRC closed

May 22: Guided tour of the Iran exhibition, 14.00-15.30 hrs, € 7.50May 15: Guided tour of the Iran exhibition, 14.00-15.30 hrs, € 7.50 May

May 15: Guided tour of the Iran exhibition, 14.00-15.30 hrs, € 7.50 May 15: Guided tour of the Iran exhibition, 14.00-15.30 hrs, € 7.50 May 23: Guided tour of the Iran exhibition, 14.00-15.30 hrs, € 7.50

May 29: Guided tour of the Iran exhibition, 14.00-15.30 hrs, € 7.50 

May 30: Guided tour of the Iran exhibition, 14.00-15.30 hrs, € 7.50

Financial gifts

The TRC is dependent on project support and individual donations. All of our work is being carried out by volunteers. To support the TRC activities, we therefore welcome your financial assistance: donations can be transferred to ING bank account number 2982359, in the name of the Textile Research Centre, Leiden. Since the TRC is officially recognised as a non-profit making cultural institution (ANBI), donations are tax deductible for 125% for individuals, and 150% for commercial companies. For more information, click here.