The Mysterious Mask Of Iranian Women

The mask with many strange designs of Bandari women in Iran is both a traditional beauty, and protects the skin and eyes from the harsh sunlight in the Persian Gulf. Women's blend of cultures: People in the province of Hormozgan on the southern coast of Iran are called Bandari (port people). Because of its important position in the Spice Route (Spice Route) this area became a major trading center since 2000 BC. It is a mixture of cultures, from Africa, Arab, to India, Persia. People in this region all wear different clothes and makeup from the rest of Iran

. Women wear colorful skirts instead of black, and men wear Arab-style clothes. However, the boregheh masks of Bandari women, (whether according to Sunni or Shia Muslims) are the strangest of the accessories. An ancient tradition: Bandari women have worn masks for centuries The origin of this tradition remains a mystery.



However, some argue that it stems from Portuguese law, when women try to hide their beauty from slave hunters. Religion and culture, the masks also work to protect the eyes and skin from the harsh Persian Gulf sun. In fact, similar masks are also found around Oman, Kuwait and many other parts of the Arabian peninsula. Some cover most of the face, others are smaller and reveal an area around the eyes. Some masks come with fur, others are made from very elaborate embroidery. Most of the mask here covers the eyes and nose and comes with a headscarf that further covers the mouth. Local people here can identify a woman's village, status or origin simply through the color and shape of the mask they are wearing Mask of War: The mustache mask is strange in The photo shows women from Qeshm Island.



They are said to have designs from centuries ago to make local women look more tough and fierce. Qeshm Island has a strategic location so it is very easy to invade, when the enemy sees the masked women they will mistakenly think of them as male soldiers. This tradition, instead, they only choose to wear headscarves. Harsh, conservative tradition: Although young girls do not often wear masks, when reporter Rodolfo Contreras requests maskless photography, they are deny. In this conservative culture, women are not allowed to talk to strangers, especially men, and doing so without a mask is even more inappropriate. With a mysterious mask, the Bandari community is known for being discreet and inaccessible. However, after a few days of exploring the Hormozgan area, reporter Rodolfo Contreras realized that many Bandari women are happy to be photographed, ready to share their unique culture and lifestyle. / Vnexpress ***.

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