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Sweetness of Doing Nothing

Sweetness of Doing Nothing


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Sweetness of Doing Nothing

Il dolce far niente...
In Italian, it means " the sweetness of doing nothing"...
She is likely a woman from the tribe of Ouled Nail in Southern Algeria in their very distinctive and elaborate traditional clothing. The women earned money through belly dancing. The women are heavily made-up, going unveiled at all times and wear their hair up, creating this incredible style

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Algeria Algerian Belly Cigarette Dancers Distinctive Doorways Elaborate Head Dress Jewellery Kohl Lies Lying Nail Nails Necklaces Ouled Outfit Outfits Smoker Smokes Southern Visible Wealth Sweetness


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Captured in this enchanting photograph is a young woman from the Ouled Nail tribe of Southern Algeria, radiating the 'sweetness of doing nothing' or 'il dolce far niente' in Italian. The Ouled Nail women, renowned for their elaborate traditional clothing and belly dancing, are seen here reclining against a weathered doorway, adorned in their distinctive outfits. Their ornate costumes, featuring intricate jewelry, kohl-lined eyes, and vibrant headpieces, are a testament to their unique cultural heritage. The women's unveiled faces and visible hair, a rarity in traditional Algerian society, add to their allure. In their hands, they hold cigarettes, a sign of their wealth and freedom. The backdrop of the photograph showcases the rustic charm of the North African town, with its simple buildings and doorways. The woman lies gracefully, her long dress flowing around her, as she takes a puff of her cigarette. Her air of nonchalant elegance and self-assuredness is captivating. The Ouled Nail women earned their living through belly dancing, a skill passed down through generations. Their elaborate costumes and mesmerizing performances were a sight to behold, attracting tourists and travelers alike. This photograph is a rare glimpse into their world, a world of tradition, beauty, and the sweetness of doing nothing.

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Ouled Nail woman, Algeria, circa 1890
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