These are called "boregheh" and are worn in the Bandari region of Iran (ie Hormozegan, Qashm Island...) as well as in other places in the Persian /Arabian Gulf.
There are many different explanations for this unusual headgear, but I believe its purpose is basically preventing women from burning their face. The area is extremely hot and dry and even men cover their head and faces.
Nowadays, "boregheh"s are becoming rare to see outside rural areas. Search boregheh for more colourful examples.
If that was the true reason why is the highest/most susceptible point of the face, the nose, not properly covered? That piece is just a flimsy connector. I saw this was supposedly from Oman. Thh he rub must have some hairy Omani hoes out there
These are called "boregheh" and are worn in the Bandari region of Iran (ie Hormozegan, Qashm Island...) as well as in other places in the Persian /Arabian Gulf.
There are many different explanations for this unusual headgear, but I believe its purpose is basically preventing women from burning their face. The area is extremely hot and dry and even men cover their head and faces.
Nowadays, "boregheh"s are becoming rare to see outside rural areas. Search boregheh for more colourful examples.
If that was the true reason why is the highest/most susceptible point of the face, the nose, not properly covered? That piece is just a flimsy connector. I saw this was supposedly from Oman. Thh he rub must have some hairy Omani hoes out there
Btw, check out Nasiruddin Shah and his wives: https://www.vintag.es/2017/01/naser-al-din-shah-qajar-and-his-84.html?m=1
I will never be able to understand Qajar aesthetics.