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March 3, 2009
Posted: 1309 GMT
If you ever happen to walk around the popular Hamidiyeh souk in Damascus, Syria, make sure you visit one of the lingerie shops. Their locally-designed and produced offerings might surprise you. Customers range from young wives-to-be preparing their wedding night with the help of their knowledgeable mothers, but also older women looking for ways to keep their marriage young. A pair of battery operated novelty underwear at a shop in the popular Hamadiyeh souk in Damascus LOUAI BESHARA/AFP/Getty Images.
Knickers decorated with singing canaries. LOUAI BESHARA/AFP/Getty Images.
Bold and slightly racy? LOUAI BESHARA/AFP/Getty Images.
A selection of honey and chocolate flavoured panties. LOUAI BESHARA/AFP/Getty Images.
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