Nomad Khorasani Kurds
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Nomadic Khorasani Kurds are native to northeastern Iran and primarily speak a Kurmanji dialect of Kurdish. The Kormanj Kurds were relocated from the northwest of Iran following the 1610 war between Kurds and the Safavid Empire. In the aftermath of the war, where a significant number of Soorani and Kurmanji Kurds were massacred by the Safavids, a large portion of the surviving population was forcibly moved to Khorasan, located in the eastern part of Iran, with the aim of weakening and dividing them.
Despite being geographically distant from Kurdistan, Khorasani Kurds have managed to preserve their traditional dress customs, particularly among women. The traditional dress of Kurmanj North Khorasan is a combination of specific elements, including the "grass" (Krass) skirt, the "Shalvar" trousers, the head covering (kolle), and military influences. The "Krass" skirt, known as "fabric" in Kurdish, and the "Shalvar" trousers are the two main components of their attire. The upper body clothing consists of a simple shirt called the "Krass," which does not have a collar.
Despite being geographically distant from Kurdistan, Khorasani Kurds have managed to preserve their traditional dress customs, particularly among women. The traditional dress of Kurmanj North Khorasan is a combination of specific elements, including the "grass" (Krass) skirt, the "Shalvar" trousers, the head covering (kolle), and military influences. The "Krass" skirt, known as "fabric" in Kurdish, and the "Shalvar" trousers are the two main components of their attire. The upper body clothing consists of a simple shirt called the "Krass," which does not have a collar.
