Jan 31, 2015
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Lak woman
Depictions of the everyday lives and traditions of Bezhta women. Bezhta people (also known as Kapuchi) are Tsezic people of Dagestan mostly concentrated in the Tsuntinsky region.
Andi woman in traditional clothing, Dagestan
Kaitags are a rare form of embroidery from Kaitag, a Dargin inhabited region of Dagestan. There are only 600 known Kaitag pieces in the world. They were made for ceremonies such as births and weddings as a form of protection from the 'evil eye'.
Photos credited to Metropolitan carpet
An interesting presentation about the ethnicities living in Dagestan
Dagestan, 1997 | Flickr
Traditional Dagestani lezginka | Flickr
Lezginka can be a solo, couple or group dance. Men and women are dressed in traditional costumes; men wear a sword adorned on their side and women in long, flowing dresses. The man, imitating an eagle, dances in quick, concise steps; falling to his knees and leaping up quickly. The woman dances quietly, taking light, small steps—giving the appearance of her floating around the floor. When the dance is performed in pairs, the couples do not touch; the woman acknowledges the man, and dances discreetly about him.
Saudat Akhmedova from Uri, Dagestan | Flickr