Having romantic relationships for Qataris is very challenging since direct dating is not acceptable; hence many people resort to different platforms such as Snapchat.
In this collection, I have modified three traditional garments—a Ghutra, a Sheila and an Ena'al—that would potentially make marriage more efficient. The Ghutra, which has an embedded barcode on it, allows passersby to scan that code and have the person's relevant personal information. The Sheila has a customized father's phone number embedded along the lining, which would allow any man interested in that woman to call and ask for her hand, as asking her directly is not allowed in this context. As for the Ena'al, the Snapcode that's engraved into the soles allows passersby interested in the wearer to scan the Snapcode imprints left behind. 
The purpose of these designs isn't to mock the Qatari culture, rather, it is to visualize—through traditional garments)—certain acts that do occur in Qatar.
Cultural Compromise
Expats and locals are adapting to each other’s culture here in Qatar. Even though they make up the majority of the population, expats are the ones putting their cultures aside for the sake of the Qatari culture.
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