It is called Romeisa and will soon be marketed in Great Britain at a price of 25 pounds (31 euros). But this doll is not like other dolls. She has no eyes, no nose, or no mouth. It was created by a former teacher of an Islamic school in strict compliance with the prohibition of images by Islam. The designer explained that the idea came to her at the request of some parents who were uncomfortable with the representation of facial features in toys. “So far, all the feedback is positive,” she explains. We will have to restart production following new orders. As you might expect, this faceless doll sparked controversy across the Channel. For Professor Fawaz Gerges, specialist in Muslim societies, “ this doll is the result of an ultra-conservative interpretation of Islam. It is an isolated phenomenon which concerns only a minority fringe of Muslims. »In France, this type of doll is already available on the Easy din site. The “Prayer Ready” Hannah doll has no features on her face. No reference to Islam, it is noted: “The face without distinctive features will encourage the child to use his imagination and thus create his own emotions with the doll. She is provided with a prayer outfit and a prayer rug.
Source: The Independent