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Woman in Traditional Dress – Racha

Sepia-toned photograph showing two women in traditional regional dress standing outdoors near a wooden staircase and rural structures.

Portrait of women in traditional dress, Racha region. Photograph by David Kakabadze.

Women in traditional dress photographed in the Racha region by David Kakabadze. This sepia-toned photograph documents regional costume, textile ornamentation, and rural architectural context in western Georgia. The image reflects early 20th-century ethnographic documentation of local identity and material culture, emphasizing layered garments, head coverings, and decorative embroidery.

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Date
XIX Century
Photographer
David Kakabadze
Source
Family archive of David Kakabadze
Rights
Public domain - Free to use
David KakabadzeRachaRural life & Village CultureEthnographic Regions & Cultural Identity