Armenian girl from Western Armenia

This archival photograph shows an Armenian girl from Western Armenia in a traditional children’s costume. Her cap is decorated with coins, and layered ornaments of coins and pendants cover her chest. Her dress is striped. The girl stands in front of a wall.

According to the source, her clothing and jewellery are typical of the region’s cultural traditions, and such costumes played an important role in family and community life and were handed down from generation to generation.