Seynabou Sarr's second-hand shop in Senegal experiences high demand for second-hand boubous before Tabaski festival.
Seynabou Sarr's second-hand shop in Senegal's capital is overwhelmed with orders for second-hand boubous just days before the country's largest Muslim festival, Tabaski. Boubous, traditional robes worn by both men and women for religious or ceremonial occasions, can be expensive, but Sarr's customers seek out second-hand options for cost savings. In recent years, Senegalese society has become more accepting of second-hand clothing as a way to maintain elegance without breaking the bank.
June 16, 2024
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