The heroine of this postcard is a woman from historical Persia (modern-day Iran).
Her image conveys the spirit of Eastern elegance and the grandeur of ancient Persian culture, which for millennia has influenced the art, fashion, and daily life of the peoples of the Middle East.
The woman’s attire is typical of the urban and provincial classes of Persia in the late XIX and early XX centuries.
It consists of a long tunic made of fine fabric, a loose skirt decorated with patterns, and a bright sash accentuating the waist.
Particular attention is drawn to the numerous ornaments — necklaces, coin pendants, earrings, and bracelets.
Gold and silver coins woven into the fabric or sewn onto headpieces often served as family heirlooms passed down from generation to generation.
They symbolized not only prosperity but also functioned as amulets believed to protect against evil spirits.
Persian lady
