Mukrian region
Worn in 1940s (some pieces are older). In the 40s it was fashionable to have large hips, so several baggy trousers (darpe) would be worn in order to achieve this.
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Badinan region
Baggy trousers (Darpe) are worn under the dress (Krass). The trousers are made from any thick fabric, printed or plain.
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Suqaz region
Baggy trousers (Darpe) are worn under the dress (Krass). The trousers are made from any thick fabric, printed or plain and would not be visible under the dress.
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Sinna region
Baggy trousers (Awal-krass) are worn under the dress (Krass). The trousers are made from any thick fabric, printed or plain.
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Suleymania region
Baggy trousers (Awal-krass) are worn under the dress (Krass). The trousers are made from any thick fabric, printed or plain.
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Hawraman region
Originally worn for any occasion, this outfit would now primarily be worn on happy occasions.
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Assyrian costume from Baashiqa, North-West of Iraqi Kurdistan
A colourful hand-embroidered dress with a long overcoat, overlaid by a hand-emboidered shawl, or Charouka, decorated with Christian symbols.
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Assyrian costume from Tiyari, North-West of Iraqi Kurdistan
A black and silver dress with typical silver belt and necklace, worn with a black turban with silver headdress attached.
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Assyrian costume from Qaraqosh, North-West of Iraqi Kurdistan
A hand-emboidered dress covered by a hand-emboidered shawl, or Charouka, decorated with Christian symbols. The headdress is rainbow coloured and decorated with coins.
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Wedding Dress, Zakho
A traditional Jewish wedding dress from Zakho, with long-sleeved purple Kiras, or dress, with a waistcoat or Yelek, hand embroidered and edged in green.
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