ON that Friday night, 50 or so women in modest attire lined up to enter the home of Nunun Nurbaetie Daradjatun on Cipete Raya in South Jakarta. After passing through four layers of security checks, they entered a guestroom containing Italian-style teak sofas and chairs.

Tea, coffee and various refreshments were set out on the buffet table. That afternoon, the host had invited her colleagues to see a fashion show and handicraft exhibition featuri