In Kurdish culture, traditional women’s clothing is not only a style of clothing; it is also a world of identity, aesthetics and meaning.

One of the frequently encountered pieces in these clothes is “Lewendi”.

So, what is Lewendi and what does it mean in Kurdish women’s clothing?

Tailor İhsan Özdemir, who has been working on Kurdish traditional clothing for many years, explained the meaning and history of lewendi for Şoperêç.