The photograph depicts an Armenian woman from Ganja (Elizavetpol) wearing a traditional Armenian costume that was widespread in the early twentieth century (around 1914). This attire was characteristic of Armenian women living in the settlements of Artsakh and Utik.

The woman’s headdress consists of a specially designed head covering that fits tightly around the head, along with a lower veil covering the mouth and chin, symbolizing modesty and the family status of a married woman.

The costume is a dark-colored, loose-fitting dress with delicate pleats across the chest. Traditional Armenian embroidered ornaments are visible on the cloak and sleeves.

Particular attention should be given to the wide silver belt with its large, ornamented buckle, which was an important element of traditional Armenian women’s attire and was often passed down from generation to generation.

The Armenian woman holds a traditional large-beaded prayer rope (chotki), reflecting the spiritual and cultural traditions of the time.