I'm stretching a little bit this week's theme but I wanted to share this photo of yours truly wearing a Berber head wrap.
My husband and I were in a souk (market) in Fez, accompanied by our local guide and browsing the different stalls. We stopped at a shop that specialized in textiles. The shop was full of fabulous and colorful goodies to suit every taste and pocketbook. I was tempted to take with me an exquisite bedspread but decided against it since I knew I couldn't fit it in my suitcase. I then looked at more portable items, like scarves and tablecloths, and chose a couple of silk scarves. Before leaving, one of the guys attending the shop wanted to show us how the Berbers tie the turbans they wear as a form of protection against the harsh desert elements.
Comments (9)
The perfect solution to a bad hair day!
Posted by sandi @ the whistlestop cafe | January 17, 2009 11:31 AM
Posted on January 17, 2009 11:31
I love this photo! It looks like you are cold in this photo - only because it reminds me of someone dressed for biting cold winds. I guess that is the purpose (except maybe the cold part).
Posted by girasoli | January 17, 2009 1:12 PM
Posted on January 17, 2009 13:12
Cool photo and a beautiful scarf! Are you able to tie it yourself now? Looks kinda complicated!
Hope you're having a great weekend!
Posted by Annie | January 17, 2009 2:51 PM
Posted on January 17, 2009 14:51
I love it. Do you still remember how to tie it? I wish I could make those tie up scarf hats.
Posted by marta | January 17, 2009 8:26 PM
Posted on January 17, 2009 20:26
I coud use one of those on a cold, snoy, winter day!
Posted by Jerry | January 18, 2009 5:50 AM
Posted on January 18, 2009 05:50
Hi Maria, very cool photo of you and your berber head wrap. I love the colors!
Too bad you couldn't get that beautiful bedspread. I often struggle with that lack of space issue when I see something that I really like while traveling.
Thanks for this very cool photo selection! Have a great Sunday and enjoy Tuesday Maria!
Posted by Kathy (Trekcapri) | January 18, 2009 9:16 AM
Posted on January 18, 2009 09:16
Ah Maria, awesome photo, I love it. Except that your beautiful face is hidden, at least we can see your eyes though!
Posted by Anne | January 18, 2009 8:01 PM
Posted on January 18, 2009 20:01
Oh wow! Great photo! :)
Posted by Leslie | January 22, 2009 2:46 PM
Posted on January 22, 2009 14:46
I have that same wrap in blue and silver! It was a gift from my Moroccan cousin.
Posted by Amy | January 27, 2009 3:53 PM
Posted on January 27, 2009 15:53