Kurdish fashion celebrated in Syria - in pictures

Organisers of the Kurdish Clothing Day event say their goal is to counter marginalisation and share the unique fashions with the world

A Syrian-Kurdish woman in a traditional attire poses for a picture during an annual National Clothing Day event, in the Kurdish-majority city of Qamishli in the north-east Hasakeh province. AFP

Every year, on March 10, different ethnic and religious groups in the Kurdistan Region celebrate the National Clothing Day by showcasing traditions specific to each group and region. AFP

In addition to wearing colourful dresses, different activities are held across the Kurdistan Region to mark the National Clothing Day, including cooking and dancing competitions. AFP

Syrian-Kurdish women in traditional attire pose during an annual National Clothing Day event in the Kurdish-majority city of Qamishli in the north-east Hasakeh province. AFP

A Syrian-Kurdish woman in a traditional attire during a National Clothing Day event in the Kurdish-majority city of Qamishli in the north-east Hasakeh province. AFP

A Syrian-Kurdish man proudly displays a traditional outfit during an event to mark the National Clothing Day, in the Kurdish-majority city of Qamishli in the northeastern Hasakeh province. AFP

Across the Kurdish region, schools and government offices mark the National Clothing Day with men and women wearing their traditional clothing. AFP

The Kurdish community, who make up about 15 per cent of Syria’s pre-war population, is working vigourously to revive its clothing, language and culture. AFP

A woman takes part in a fashion show in north-east Syrian city of Qamishli showcasing the Kurdish minority’s traditional clothing. AFP

A Syrian-Kurdish man in a traditional attire poses for a picture during the yearly ceremony celebrating "Kurdish Clothing Day", in the Kurdish-majority city of Qamishli in the northeastern Hasakeh province. AFP

A Syrian-Kurdish woman in traditional attire participates in a fashion show in the Kurdish-majority city of Qamishli in the north-east Hasakeh province. AFP

Organisers of the National Clothing Day event say their goal is to counter the marginalisation of Kurdish clothing and to introduce it to society and the world. AFP

A Syrian-Kurdish woman poses on the catwalk during a fashion show displaying a range of traditional Kurdish attire in Qamishli in the north-east Hasakeh province. AFP

A Syrian-Kurdish woman in a traditional attire at the annual event to mark the National Clothing Day, in the Kurdish-majority city of Qamishli in the north-east Hasakeh province. AFP

Several of the outfits on display at the Qamishli event were not seen in public in Syria’s Kurdish regions in years, under restrictions on the minority. AFP

A Syrian-Kurdish woman in a traditional attire poses for a picture at a fashion show in the Kurdish-majority city of Qamishli in the north-east Hasakeh province. AFP

The show was sponsored by a local political party and featured 15 women and seven men modelling a range of traditional attire. AFP

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