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  • Italian Co. Designs Jeans for Muslims

    03/21/2006 6:53:59 PM PST · by aculeus · 75 replies · 1,881+ views
    Yahoo.com ^ | March 21, 2006 | By MARIA SANMINIATELLI, Associated Press Writer
    ROME - They're high around the waist, wide around the leg and have lots of pockets for holding watches, bracelets, glasses and other knickknacks. A new line of jeans designed by a small company in northern Italy caters to Muslims seeking to stay comfortable while they pray. "As far as we know we're the first, at least in Italy," said Luca Corradi, who designed Al Quds jeans. The bagginess is to ensure the wearer avoids stiffness while bending down repeatedly during prayers. The pockets are for holding all the accessories Muslims have to take off while they worship. And the...