A less common style of niqāb, the burqa is
composed of many yards of light material pleated
around a cap that fits over the top of the head. There is
an embroidered openwork grille where the burqa passes
over the eyes. The enveloping outer garment cloaks the
entire body. It is worn over the usual daily clothing
(often a long dress or a salwar kameez—tunic and pants
set) and removed when the woman returns to the
sanctuary of the household. The burqa is almost solely
found in Afghanistan and certain areas of Pakistan and
India.
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