Armenian women of Akhaltsikhe in traditional dress

The photograph shows 6 Armenian women in traditional dress and jewellery. They wear long dresses, belts, lace veils, headdresses and several rows of necklaces. The women sit and stand in a photographer’s studio in front of a painted backdrop.

The details of the clothing, the headdresses and necklaces speak of local traditions, family status and aesthetic taste.

Below the picture is a printed Russian caption stating that the women shown are Armenian women of Akhaltsikhe.