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persianate:

Iranian women have long been challenging preconceived notions of “Islamic” attire. Like “traditional” loose-fitting rural and tribal clothing that barely covers a woman’s hair, these urban-chic Iranian fashions are true to Islamic notions of modest attire. All the while, these fashions emulate a seemingly Western aesthetic of (post)modernism and cosmopolitanism.

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gottaliveitupbro:

This is insane! New York with hurricane sandy!

Wow

this is horrible but beautiful

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did-you-kno:

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artinparsi:

Shuja Shah Durrani of Afghanistan in 1839,  by Lieutenant James Rattray - Interior of the palace of Shauh Shujah Ool Moolk, Late King of Cabul.

non-westernhistoricalfashion:

Crown Featuring Flowering Trees
1st century A.D.
Tillia Tepe, Tomb VI
Afghanistan

This royal crown was excavated from Tomb VI in Tillia Tepe, Afghanistan. It belonged to a nomadic woman and can be dismantled for transport.

Sources:

• The World of Ancient Art
• The National
• Musée Guimet
• Art Tattler
• The British Museum

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artinparsi:

Lady and Setar

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Iran’s former Embassy in Washington D.C.

awesomephilia:

Instant snow!