How do Kurdish women dress?
Clothing is an important part of Kurdish heritage. Kurdish women are expected to dress modestly. They show their sense of style by choosing vibrant fabric patterns for their outfits.Traditional outfitTraditionally, Kurdish women wear an outfit consisting of a jacket or vest over a gown. The women wear a dress and puff pants under the gown.FabricsThe vest or jacket is made of plain fabric or velveteen. The gown is made of mesh or sheer fabric. The under dress and puff pants are made of satin fabric and typically match the gown.AccessoriesKurdish women wear color-coordinated belts over their vest or jacket. They also wear hats decorated with colorful stones and beads. It is most common for Kurdish women to wear gold jewelry.Everyday DressesTraditional Kurdish clothing is designed to be worn every day. These dresses tend to be modest colors with very little embellishment. Kurdish women buy fabric and make their own dresses.Generational DifferencesYoung Kurdish women wear brightly colored