Ubiquitous in the middle east yet mysterious to western cultures, the burqa and other forms of coverings are symbols of devotion and piety emanating from a calling to present oneself in public with modesty. The garment is not exclusive to the Muslim faith and has been worn by many sects through the centuries. The meaning of a black or white covering changes from country to country, but in many, white indicates the wearer is married.
Dana Mario Wood’s The Believers evokes the mystery and pageantry of The Holy Land.
