Analysis and Examination of Traditional Women s Clothing in Southern Iran: A Case Study of Bushehr and Khuzestan Provinces

mahin badornegin¹

1) Master s student at Apadana Higher Education Institute of Shiraz, Shiraz, Iran

IOI Code : AACH-AACEBH
Publication : 7th.International Conference & 8th.National Conference on Civil Engineering, Architecture, Art and Urban Design(8iccacs.ir)
Abstract :
    This research investigates and analyzes the traditional garments of Arab women in the southern regions of Iran, specifically focusing on the provinces of Bushehr and Khuzestan. It aims to identify the distinctive characteristics and the influential factors shaping this attire. In these regions, clothing transcends its functional purpose, acting as a complex cultural, artistic, and social phenomenon that plays a significant role in representing individual and collective identity. The central question of this study is to identify and analyze the differences and similarities in the traditional clothing of Arab women between these two provinces and to examine how geographical, climatic, and cultural factors have influenced its formation. The rules and norms governing traditional clothing are closely linked to societal values, and any alteration can be perceived as a deviation from these norms. Accordingly, the present research aims to document and analyze the aesthetic, cultural, and social features of traditional Arab women s clothing in Bushehr and Khuzestan provinces. In terms of its objective, this research is fundamental, and in terms of its nature and method, it is descriptive-historical. Data collection will be carried out through a library-based documentary method, involving the study and note-taking of all relevant historical sources and evidence. The findings of this research indicate that despite some commonalities, the traditional clothing of Arab women in Bushehr and Khuzestan possesses distinct characteristics influenced by the specific geographical, climatic, and cultural factors of these regions. These features are observable in elements such as the type and design of head coverings, body garments, and leg coverings, as well as in the embellishments and decorations used. This research emphasizes the significance of traditional clothing as part of the intangible cultural heritage and the necessity of its preservation and safeguarding. Furthermore, its findings can be utilized in future studies in the fields of fashion design, anthropology, and cultural studies.

Keywords : bushehr khuzestan south iranian woman clothing