ABSTRACT
A l t h o u g h there are signs of change in the economic position of Moslem women in the upper and middle classes, who have been touched by modem influences, there is little evidence of any change in the economic life of women of the lower levels. The great majority of this group of Moslem women have not been independent wage-earners, but work ing behind the veil have always contributed to the income of the family. The type of home work carried on by Moslem women differs in the different countries, according to the kind of goods peculiar to the customs of the country. In Syria women home workers produce fine hand-embroidery and machine work, stocking, silk weaving and spinning. In Egypt they make belts, small caps worn under the fez, drawn work veils and heavy tinselled scarfs; in Iran prin cipally mgs, as almost every home has a m g on the loom; in India, gold and silver thread embroidery, fancy caps, baskets, wedding decorations and a variety of things.
