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Studying the similarities in the clothing of Bakhtiari and Bastak ethnic women
Volume 4, Issue 5, 2025-2026, Pages 14 - 40
Authors : Seyedeh Asma Barfareh 1, Amin Ahmadi Birgani* 2
1- Pnu
2- Pnu
Abstract :
Clothing is one of the most important symbols and cultural components in a country that undoubtedly has a close relationship with other elements, is influenced by them, and influences them. Traditional Iranian clothing is a huge part of its authentic, indigenous, and spiritual culture. This clothing is also a precious and valuable treasure that every tribe and nation has a duty to preserve, preserve, and pass on its name to future generations. The scientific study and examination of clothing and obtaining accurate knowledge about the clothing of various tribes and social groups, clarifying how clothing evolved and changed in past historical periods, and determining the relationship between clothing and the geographical environment of the native environment, culture, and the social, religious, and economic status of the wearers, and the different roles and functions of each piece of clothing in ancient and modern societies are very important topics in historical, social, and cultural research in modern anthropology. This article examines the similarities between the traditional clothing of Bakhtiari and Bastak ethnic women. Despite geographical differences, significant similarities are observed in the use of common designs and forms, and the type of traditional stitching in both clothes. The use of hand decorations such as embroidery and coin embroidery and the use of ornaments are also common in both cultures. Similarities in the type of head covering and the use of traditional jewelry are also notable. These similarities may result from cultural exchange, historical migrations, or the common influence of neighboring cultures. However, there are also differences in details such as the type of collar, sleeves, and decorative designs that indicate cultural diversity in each region. The research method in this study is descriptive-analytical and the data were collected through library and field and descriptive-analytical methods.