Suicide belt not included...INDONESIA (Reuters) - The Indonesian mother who created the Salma Muslim doll hopes the toy will help to inspire the virtue of modesty among girls.
28-year-old Sukmawati Suryaman's Barbie-like creation is the latest must-have toy for girls in Indonesia. Head scarfs and ankle-length dresses are in - bikinis and short skirts are out.
Suryaman named the doll Salma, which is derived from the Arabic word "salamah", meaning peace.
Her features are distinctly European but Salma's association with the West stops there.
Skimpy clothing is out and Muslim dress is in.
Muhammad "Ken" Hassan doll will be available next year complete with chia beard and a rattan beating cane.
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