http://www.20thcenturylondon.org.uk/rserver.php?identifier=CMHS_M/1992/126 Chadder - costume Chadder (shawl) worn by Shanaz Aslam at her home in New Addington, Croydon, in the early 1990s. It was given to Shanaz by an aunt from Pakistan who came to Britain to visit her in 1991. young Pakistani women wear chadders around their head and shoulders - this is considered respectful to God in Muslim countries. The chadder is also very warm and Shanaz wore it at home during winter. Communities Home and Family PhysicalObject Creative Commons Licence Croydon Museum and Heritage Service Kindly given by Shanaz Aslam Croydon Museum and Heritage Service 1990-5 Croydon textiles Muslim London Women 1950-2000