Uzbek clothing consists of the traditional style of clothing worn byUzbeks. It showcases the traditional fashion sensibilities ofUzbek cultural traditions and forms one of the major cultural facets of Uzbek civilization. There are two broad types of clothing worn by Uzbeks: traditional clothing known astraditional Uzbek clothing[1] (Uzbek:oʻzbek milliy liboslari) and Western clothing, which encompasses all else not recognized as either national dress or the dress of another country.
Traditional clothing for men include various forms of headgear, most commonly a skullcap known asdoʻppi, a long coat calledchopon, a shirt known asyaktak, a traditional sash, and loose pants. Women usually wear clothing that covers the whole body, with bright-colored knee-length dresses with loose pants known aslozim being the most common attire. On special occasions, men wear richly embroidered chopons[2] (calledzarchopon in some regions), while women wear elaborate dresses made ofsatin andsilk that are often richly embroidered with golden thread known aszardoʻzi.
Previous generations of Uzbeks nearly entirely wore traditional clothing. Following theRussian conquest of Central Asia, Western clothing and fashion became increasingly popular, especially among younger and more educated generations. While Uzbek clothing in theSoviet era typically focused primarily on utilitarian value and was largely uninfluenced by international fashion trends, in more recent times more emphasis has been put on traditional patterns.[3] Still, it is now rare for someone to wear traditional clothing as everyday clothes, especially in cities, but doʻppis, chopons, and women's knee-length dresses remain popular, particularly in rural areas.
Thedoʻppi is a common style of Uzbek headgear. Uzbek doʻppis are typically square with pointed edges, but styles vary widely by region. While originally just worn by men, many women also wear doʻppis.[4] Other common traditional headgear worn by Uzbek men include thechugurma,kalpak,karakul, and lately the Islamictaqiyah.
Although the Soviet government ran a widespread anti-veiling campaign starting in the 1920s, there was considerably less attention given to men's headwear. Some ethnic UzbekCommunist Party leaders and activists wore the traditionalturban, while others wore only Western-style suits. SomeJadids supported adoption of such style suits as a symbol of progress, while others considered it a form of Russification.[5]
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Uzbek men's clothing has changed considerably over time. Historically, traditional outfits consisted of a stripedchapan andturban.[6] Historically, chopons (calledkhalat in Russian sources) were given as presents to indicate fealty or approval.[7] It is still commons for Uzbeks to present elaborate chopons to honored guests.
Over time clothing styles have changed, as trousers with shirts became more popular. Thedoʻppi, most commonly a quilted black cap with white embroidery, has largely replaced the turban. Modern Uzbek men usually wear Western-style shirts and trousers.[2]
Historically Uzbek women wore aparanja outside the home, which covered the entire body, complete with a meshchachvon usually made of woven horsehair covering the face,[8] although it stopped being worn in Uzbekistan in the late 1930s due to thehujum. While Uzbek women in Uzbekistan no longer wear the paranja, paranjas are sometimes draped during funerals.[9] Uzbek women inAfghanistan still typically wear a burqa when leaving the home.[10]
In modern times, Uzbek women often wear bright-colored knee-length dresses with loose pants known asishton orlozim underneath. Some Uzbek women have started wearing thehijab and dresses with long sleeves, but the practice is not widespread.[4]
Uzbekistan is one of the world's largest producers ofcotton andsilk by volume, although cotton production has been declining over time.[11][12] For centuries, the land of Uzbekistan was an integral part of theSilk Road with trading hubs inBukhara andSamarkand. The city of Samarkand became a destination for silk producers throughout the area, resulting in the transmission of various patterns and styles of weaving.[13]
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