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Colorful traditional costumes wow onlookers [PHOTO]

23 January 2018 12:36 (UTC+04:00)
Colorful traditional costumes wow onlookers [PHOTO]

By Laman Ismayilova

An exhibition "Labbada" featuring a collection of historical clothes by designer Natavan Aliyeva, has opened in Natavan Gallery.

The curator of the exposition Rustam Huseynov stressed that national costumes are one of the most valuable historical sources through which one can study the culture of a particular people, city or region.

Traditional costumes in Azerbaijan comes in many forms and colors. Every region has its own design of a national costume.

Among them, a special place is occupied by one of the oldest types of clothing in Shaki - labbada (ləbbadə).

Labbada is a women's short upper shoulder clothing. It was sewn from tirma, velor, velvet and various shiny silk fabrics.

Collar, sleeves and hem were embroidered with exquisite tabe. The collar was open, while the waist part was tied with tabe too.

There were short cuts at the waist. The sleeves were short, usually up to the elbows. Labbada was more popular in the autumn-winter season.

The exhibition will last until February 1.

Traditional costumes are cultural beauty of each country. National costumes of Azerbaijanis are unique for their pretty look. Some twelve stages can be identified in the formation of national costume. Each stage saw further development and improvement, corresponding to changing tastes and living conditions.

The women dresses have elegant silhouettes and are cut to emphasizing flexible waist of Azerbaijani beauties. They are decorated with intricate embroidery and beautiful golden band.

Azerbaijani men's clothing is also very distinct. They emphasize the masculinity without restricting a man’s rapid movements.

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Laman Ismayilova is AzerNews’ staff journalist, follow her on Twitter: @Lam_Ismayilova

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Colorful traditional costumes wow onlookers [PHOTO] - Gallery Image
Colorful traditional costumes wow onlookers [PHOTO] - Gallery Image
Colorful traditional costumes wow onlookers [PHOTO] - Gallery Image
Colorful traditional costumes wow onlookers [PHOTO] - Gallery Image
Colorful traditional costumes wow onlookers [PHOTO] - Gallery Image
Colorful traditional costumes wow onlookers [PHOTO] - Gallery Image
Colorful traditional costumes wow onlookers [PHOTO] - Gallery Image
Colorful traditional costumes wow onlookers [PHOTO] - Gallery Image
Colorful traditional costumes wow onlookers [PHOTO] - Gallery Image
Colorful traditional costumes wow onlookers [PHOTO] - Gallery Image
Colorful traditional costumes wow onlookers [PHOTO] - Gallery Image
Colorful traditional costumes wow onlookers [PHOTO] - Gallery Image
Colorful traditional costumes wow onlookers [PHOTO] - Gallery Image
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