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Stitch by stitch: Assyrian Tiari costume weaves centuries of identity
Stitch by stitch: Assyrian Tiari costume weaves centuries of identity

Shafaq News

time2 days ago

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Stitch by stitch: Assyrian Tiari costume weaves centuries of identity

Shafaq News – Kirkuk / Erbil / Duhok In a sunlit room in Erbil, 72-year-old Marina Shamuel threads golden patterns into deep blue fabric, repeating stitches her mother and grandmother taught her decades ago. 'Each dress tells a story,' she says, her hands moving with the confidence of a lifetime. That story is woven into the Assyrian Tiari costume—an enduring emblem of heritage for the Tiari tribe of the Hakkari mountains in northern Iraq and southeastern Turkiye. More than traditional clothing, it is a visual record of identity, worn for centuries at weddings, religious festivals, and cultural gatherings. Men's attire typically includes a wool cap or turban, sometimes topped with a feather once reserved for warriors and leaders, paired with a dark cotton or wool shirt, embroidered jacket, and loose trousers fastened with a wide belt. Women wear long, brightly embroidered dresses with headscarves, often in vivid colors that showcase meticulous craftsmanship. 'The feather is not decoration—it's a symbol of history and pride,' Assyrian scholar Rudy al-Qasrani told Shafaq News, noting its origins from wild birds like eagles or peacocks. While once a mark of bravery and rank, it now serves as a unifying symbol for all Assyrians. Younger generations are also reclaiming the tradition. 'Every stitch carries a memory and a hope,' says Erbil craftswoman Jacqueline Mansour. Sandra Shamoun, from Shaqlawa, says wearing the costume makes her 'feel connected to the authenticity of our ancestors.' In Duhok, shop owner Polos Johnson says young Assyrians abroad are buying the garments to reconnect with their roots. Heritage advocate Sarah al-Ashouri notes the challenge of passing on the tradition in a digital age but believes awareness is growing.

President Barzani on Simele Massacre: Kurdistan remains a safe haven
President Barzani on Simele Massacre: Kurdistan remains a safe haven

Shafaq News

time3 days ago

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President Barzani on Simele Massacre: Kurdistan remains a safe haven

Shafaq News – Erbil Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani on Thursday commemorated the 92nd anniversary of the Simele Massacre, describing it as a genocidal campaign carried out by Iraq's monarchical regime. On X, Barzani paid tribute to the Assyrian civilians killed in 1933 when the Iraqi Army, led by General Bakr Sidqi, launched a violent assault on the town of Semele and over sixty surrounding villages in Duhok and Mosul provinces. While official records document hundreds of deaths, other accounts report more than 3,000 victims. 'On this day of remembrance, we renew our commitment to preserving and advancing a culture of diversity, coexistence, and mutual acceptance,' the president noted, assuring that Kurdistan will 'always remain a homeland and safe haven for everyone.' ئه‌مڕۆ له‌ یادی ٩٢ ساڵه‌ی ڕۆژی شه‌هیدی ئاشووریدا، سڵاو بۆ گیانی قوربانییانی بێتاوانی کۆمه‌ڵکوژیی سێمێل ده‌نێرین که‌ ساڵی ١٩٣٣ له‌گه‌ڵ دانیشتووانی زیاتر له‌ شه‌ست گوندی پارێزگاکانی مووسڵ و دهۆک، بوونه‌ قوربانیی ده‌ستی ده‌سه‌ڵاتی شاهانه‌ی ئه‌وسای عێراق. له‌م یاده‌دا، داکۆکی له… — Nechirvan Barzani (@IKRPresident) August 7, 2025

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