Militants, mothers and babies living in IS territory in Syria and Iraq seen donning pro-IS merchandise. PHOTO: DAILY MAIL
Islamic State (IS) supporters have been showing their support for militants by uploading pictures of themselves and their children in IS branded merchandise, The Daily Mail reported.
From baby wear to wedding rings and watches, the merchandise which is making its rounds on social media appeared to be of poor quality but adorned with the IS badge.
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The fashion pieces are seen being worn by militants, mothers and babies living in IS territory in Syria and Iraq.
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Nearly all the merchandise is made using the group's infamous flag colours. Wives of these militants in Syria and Iraq have been showing off their young children who are dressed head to toe in the merchandise. Babies have been pictured, wrapped in IS rugs and wearing hats with the IS logo inscribed in Arabic, which highlights the group's desire to indoctrinate their children from a young age.
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Older children have been shown to be wearing ill-fitting military uniforms struggling to hold the rifles forced into their hands, while pictures are taken of them.
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The school going children have been photographed proudly wearing the IS branded school bags as they walk to school.
One young girl was photographed from behind to display her IS draw string bag, a thick pink quilted coat, matching gloves and a niqab, and a heavy bag.
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One of the most essential fashion items for the fighters are the Casio digital wrist watches, a cheap brand which can be easily found in Syria and Iraq.
Senior IS members however have a preference for more expensive watches, with IS leader Abu Bakr al Baghdadi having been spotted wearing an expensive Omega watch when he declared the creation of the caliphate in 2014.
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Rings are also a popular choice with many IS militants seen sporting the accessory. The plastic rings are also making an appearance at IS weddings.
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Black t-shirts, headbands, baseball caps; complete with the IS logo have been mass produced by the group. Snoods have also been spotted on IS fighters on the battlefield in Iraq.
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Despite their hatred for the West, many IS fighters have been seen wearing western branded trainers with Nike being a popular brand for the group members.
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One member of the group was criticised by another on social media for wearing the western brand and called him a 'disbeliever' for wearing the trainers.
"Wearing Nike is the same thing as wearing clothes with crosses", commented the disgruntled user.
Another supported added to the debate and insisted that Nike trainers were fine to wear because of their comfort and good quality.
Many have shared their views and images of the merchandise on Twitter:
Islamic State "merchandise". Made in... The Netherlands. pic.twitter.com/HgCYqgq8fC
— Brenda Stoter Boscolo بريندا 💙 (@BrendaStoter) January 16, 2015
The Islamic State-branded merchandise still being sold on Amazon and Facebook http://t.co/TFJXuTToe4
— StarSignWatcher (@starsignwatcher) September 22, 2014
IS and Taliban-themed items are reportedly being sold in Bangi and 'business is picking up', says the shopkeeper: http://t.co/rraF1kaJcW
— CoconutsKL (@CoconutsKL) January 9, 2015
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