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The traditional women dress of Iraqi Arabs is called Hashimi <ref>{{cite web|last1=IRFAD|title=Iraqi culture and fashion|url=http://irfad.org/iraq-fashion/|website=IRFAD|accessdate=17 July 2015}}</ref>. These dresses are widely popular in most Iraqi cities and other Arabian countries such as in [[Kuwait]], [[Saudi Arabia]], [[Bahrain]],[[Qatar]], [[UAE]] and [[Ahwaz]] also share similar cultural clothes due to the historical and cultural relatedness of the two regions. In addition, some non-Arab ethnic groups in Iraq have also adapted these traditional dresses into their cultures. <ref>{{cite web|last1=Holes|first1=Clive Holes|title=Culture and traditions of the Arabian gulf|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=bJLjAKH7-rIC&pg=PA135&dq=&hl=en#v=onepage&q&f=false|accessdate=17 July 2015}}</ref>
The traditional women dress of Iraqi Arabs is called Hashimi <ref>{{cite web|last1=IRFAD|title=Iraqi culture and fashion|url=http://irfad.org/iraq-fashion/|website=IRFAD|accessdate=17 July 2015}}</ref>. These dresses are widely popular in most Iraqi cities and other Arabian countries such as in [[Kuwait]], [[Saudi Arabia]], [[Bahrain]],[[Qatar]], [[UAE]] and [[Ahwaz]] also share similar cultural clothes due to the historical and cultural similarities [[Ahwaz]] shares with the rest of the Arab world. In addition, some non-Arab ethnic groups in Iraq have also adapted these traditional dresses into their cultures. <ref>{{cite web|last1=Holes|first1=Clive Holes|title=Culture and traditions of the Arabian gulf|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=bJLjAKH7-rIC&pg=PA135&dq=&hl=en#v=onepage&q&f=false|accessdate=17 July 2015}}</ref>


These traditional dress are particular famous during [[Henna]], Wedding events, and [[Ramadan]] gatherings.
These traditional dress are particular famous during [[Henna]], Wedding events, and [[Ramadan]] gatherings.

Revision as of 08:46, 17 July 2015

Iraqi Traditional Hashimi Dress

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Iraqi-Arab TV anchor Dima Ahmed wearing traditional Iraqi Hashimi dress
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Iraqi actress wearing traditional southern Hashimi dress
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Traditional Iraqi Hashimi dress
File:Hashimi Iraqi dress.jpg
Traditional Iraqi Hashimi dress

The traditional women dress of Iraqi Arabs is called Hashimi [1]. These dresses are widely popular in most Iraqi cities and other Arabian countries such as in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain,Qatar, UAE and Ahwaz also share similar cultural clothes due to the historical and cultural similarities Ahwaz shares with the rest of the Arab world. In addition, some non-Arab ethnic groups in Iraq have also adapted these traditional dresses into their cultures. [2]

These traditional dress are particular famous during Henna, Wedding events, and Ramadan gatherings.

Origin of the Name

The name of Hashimi dress is associated with the women of the Arabian tribe of Bani Hashim. There are more than 40 different design patterns for the Hashimi dress across the Arab world. The Iraqi city of Basra is famous for it's elaborate, colorful and elegant designs of Hashimi dresses.

The dress is typical accompanied with jewelry such as gold earrings, necklaces, and headpiece.[3]

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Traditional earrings and necklace worn by Iraqi-Arab women.
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Bahraini Hashimi dress
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Bahraini kids wearing Hashimi dress and traditional head cover
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Kuwaiti traditional Hashimi dress with traditional headpiece

References

  1. ^ IRFAD. "Iraqi culture and fashion". IRFAD. Retrieved 17 July 2015.
  2. ^ Holes, Clive Holes. "Culture and traditions of the Arabian gulf". Retrieved 17 July 2015.
  3. ^ Stillman, Yedida (2000). Arab Dress (1 ed.). Brill. p. 150-153. Retrieved 17 July 2015.