Inspiring Muslim Barbie dolls arrive
Thu, 11 Oct 2007

Indonesians have come up with Salma, a modest alternative to the popular Barbie doll, as an attempt to inspire virtue in Muslim girls.

Salma (coming from the Arabic word for peace) is dressed in a variety of outfits, all long-sleeved and down to her ankles, which are matched with headscarves.

"I remember thinking that I wish we had Muslim dolls like popular Barbies as we all know that children easily imitate their toys," said businesswoman Sukmawati Suryaman, Salma's creator. the rest