Thread: Barbie in a burka Muslim doll

MUSLIM WORLD: Barbie's 50th anniversary Islamic makeover

December 10, 2009 | 6:31 am


(photo) From Barbie Beach to Pilot Barbie to Hard Rock Barbie, the glamorous and iconic doll has undergone many makeovers since her creation 50 years ago, but none of her previous outfits has probably stirred as much buzz as her latest Islamic look.

It's Barbie in a burka, as it's been dubbed by the yellow press.

Wearing the traditional Islamic dress with a mesh eyehole, she went under the hammer along with 500 other Barbie dolls dressed in unique outfits at an auction in Florence, Italy, at the renowned auction house Sotheby’s to raise funds for Save the Children.

The auction, held in late November, was part of the celebrations put on for Barbie this year as she celebrated her 50th anniversary.

In her new look, Barbie also appeared in a line of stylish turquoise, lime-green, orange-colored Burkas and regular head-covering Muslim veil, known as Hijab.

The set of multicultural Barbies, including the burka-clad one, was dressed by the Italian designer Eliana Lorena in a project backed by Barbie's owner, Mattel.



Opinion has been divided on Burka Barbie.

Fan Angela Ellis, who has a collection of more than 250 Barbie dolls, thought it was a good idea to introduce a veiled Barbie. That way, children living in conservative Islamic countries would have a doll they could identify with.

“Bring it on, Burka Barbie," Britain’s the Sun newspaper quoted her as saying. "This is really important for girls, wherever they are from, they should have the opportunity to play with a Barbie that they feel represents them.â€

OK...that does it. This is crossing the line. They have taken a free and independent Barbie, and shackled her. We have to boycott Barbie and the company that makes her. Unfortunatley.

Yeah, be sure to look at the photos in the link. Really creepy and so un-pop American!

You have to wonder what kind of accessory packs come with this children's plaything.

Originally Posted by ShockedinCalifornia

You have to wonder what kind of accessory packs come with this children's plaything.

A Quran

The one in green is actually a Ken doll.

Originally Posted by "MountainDog"

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]The one in green is actually a Ken doll[/b].

LOL MD.......I was just going to say what in the hell is next with this thing?

Al Queda Ken and Jihad Joe or what?

They do need an Al Quaida Ken, as in some strict Muslim countries, women are not allowed to leave the house without a male companion of their family in case some guy falls in lust for the woman's burka. Can't teach little girls lessons like freedom and self-determination.

MountainDog wrote:

The one in green is actually a Ken doll.

I was scrolling through the comments and then came to yours MountainDog. Needless to say, I too laughed out loud. Thanks.

Maybe a bag of stones comes as an accessory.

Matthew 7:15