Amazon forced to remove ‘disgusting’ costumes which turn traditional Muslim robes into skimpy party dress
The cropped tunic also has a plunging neckline revealing cleavage and has caused huge offence, with the retailer saying the product has been taken off the site
A "SEXY" burka costume advertised on Amazon has been pulled from the site after it prompted furious comments from people offended by the "racist" item.
The cropped tunic came with a plunging neckline and was modelled by a white Caucasian women, complete with a face veil.
It could be bought for just under £20 and was described as a "sexy Saudi burka Islamic costume" with "a lovely soft stretch material".
Amazon users outraged by the product branded the online store as "disgusting racists".
One person said: "You're all disgusting racists. My culture is not your costume."
While another commented: "A person's culture is NOT a fancy dress costume," and one more added: "Is this some sort of mockery to the religion."
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Another user said: "Whoever you are fear Allah. It's not a joke."
The outfit was modelled alongside "Arab" costumes modelled by white men wearing make-up.
Male costumes included a tunic and headdress set, and shoppers have the option to complete the outfit with a "Palestine" scarf.
Amazon UK responded to the criticism of the offensive garments and have now removed the "sexy Burka" costume.
A spokesman for the online store said: "All Marketplace sellers must follow our selling guidelines and those who don't will be subject to action including potential removal of their account.
"The product in question is no longer available."
As this article was published the costumes were still available from some sellers on Amazon.
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