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The blue men of the Sahara

The blue men of the Sahara

In Pictures | Cultural Traditions The blue men of the Sahara (Image credit: Juan Martinez) While the Sahara’s captivating blue attire is becoming a relic from the past, in Mauritania, the fashion tradition is still alive and looks like it’s here to stay. T The Saharan daraa or boubou, a long and loose gown, and tagelmusts, a cloth veil that is used …

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