Many married women wear this type of face mask under their shaylas . The mask has a copper sheen, and one could be forgiven for thinking it is copper face mask. Salama my ICT teacher tells me that the mask face covering is fabric, and that women wear it to show they are married and as a way of helping to keep covered. Today Mike on my team at the boys school got given a mask from one of the deputy principals at school, to give to his wife. So behind closed doors we had an investigation. Yes the mask is fabric and constructed quite firmly so that broader bits allow space around the mouth for eating and talking. The fabric also has a stiffening fabric behind it which gives the whole article strength and a leather feel to it. Of course the women have the shayla on covering the forhead, down to the eye brows. I know we have crossed the bounds of cultural incentivity, but it was a time of exploration and inquiry learning.
What problems do the women encounter with heat, skin contact, perspiration, rubbing and the fabric used that perhaps cause discomfort?
What do these masks cost and where can they be purchased. We’ve never seen them on display in any shops?
Why do some women chose and others not chose to wear this item?
What is the cultural significance of this item?
Most items of clothing that are worn in the desert have many uses for many occasions and situations. What applies to the face mask?
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