Click to play videoNew Delhi: It's the Islamic answer to the western civilization's Barbie doll. Indonesian engineer Sukmawati Suryaman came up with what she thought would be a super idea for Eid and she credits her neice as the original inspiration.
Sukmawati says, "When I saw my niece playing with the Barbie doll, I was thinking. I wish we have these dolls in traditional garb that fits our tradition. As we all know, children are easily influenced and often imitate their toys."
So she got to work with Barbie dolls imported from China. Off went the skirts and tops and in there place something more compatible with Indonesian culture.
It wasn't easy creating Salma as Sukmawati refers to her home grown Barbie but she's been an instant hit.
"I think she can be a role model, she is an alternative. Barbie wears skimpy clothes while Salma dresses in a respectable way with a headscarf," says Tina a customer.
Salma's wardrobe could well rival Barbie's. She's got 20 different costumes ranging from traditional wear to casual clothes and of course white prayer dresses.
All come with matching headscarves and at a price with every doll costing between $7 to $9.
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