One fifth of the world is Muslim. That means much of the clothing in developing countries — where the majority of Muslims live — is dictated by religion, not designers.

Islam urges women to dress modestly. That could mean a simple scarf about the head, or long robes. In Afghanistan, many women still wear the Burqa, which completely covers a woman — except for a fine piece of mesh over the face.

In this Reporter's Notebook, Will Everett tells about a haunting encounter with a woman in a Burqa in Kabul.

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