The burqa was widely used by women from the Gulf in the nomadic times. It played the role of a face cover and a protection from the sun. Not to be confused with the head-to-toe cover worn by women in Afghanistan.

Burqa is made of a piece of fabric dyed with indigo. It is not metallic. The indigo stayed on the woman’s face and after she washed, it made her skin softer and brighter.

Wearing the burqa meant a lot for women. It was a way to communicate that they were just engaged or married. It symbolized womanhood and pride. The older generation still wears the burqa.

The “bq” project intends to revive this unique and traditional accessory.