Kurdish culture — (Kurdish:کۆلتاری كوردی (Koltari Kurdi) or çand û toreya kurdî ) is a group of distinctive cultural traits practiced by Kurdish people. The Kurdish culture is a legacy from the various ancient peoples who shaped modern Kurds and their society, but … Wikipedia
Kurdish — Kurdish(Kurdish:کورد) may refer to: *The Kurdish people *The Kurdish language *The Kurdish alphabet *Kurdistan, the land of the Kurdish people which includes::*Iranian Kurdistan:*Iraqi Kurdistan:*Turkish Kurdistan:*Syrian Kurdistan *History of… … Wikipedia
Rugs — As with many other elements of their history and culture, Kurdish rugs (carpets) and kilims are often subsumed in the popular culture under Turkish and Persian headings. This, of course, ignores the rich Kurdish contributions in yet another… … Historical Dictionary of the Kurds
Kurdish rug — floor covering handcrafted by people of Kurdish stock in Iran, eastern Anatolia, perhaps to a limited extent in Iraq, and in the southernmost Caucasus. These rugs are stout and solid in structure, usually made in symmetrical knotting upon a… … Universalium
Kurdish music — refers to music performed in Kurdish language.[citation needed] Traditionally, there are three types of Kurdish Classical performers storytellers (çîrokbêj), minstrels (stranbêj) and bards (dengbêj). There was no specific music related to the… … Wikipedia
Kurdish dance — (Kurdish: Govend, ههڵپهركێ / Hilperkê [1]) is a group of traditional hand holding dances similar to those from the Balkans, Lebanon and Eastern European countries. It is a form of round dancing, with a single or a couple of figure dancers often … Wikipedia
Oriental rug — Part of a series on Islamic culture Architecture … Wikipedia
Bidjar rug — Bijar (or Bidjar) Kurdish rugs are often called the Iron Rugs of Iran. The Bijar was a heavy durable rug that has been very popular in the United States. Now the Bijar rug tends to be a finer thinner more Sarouk like rug. Most Bijar Kurdish… … Wikipedia
Yürük rug — Yürük also spelled Yörük floor covering handwoven by nomadic people in various parts of Anatolia. The Balıkesir Yürük rugs of western Anatolia have diagonal patterns and a maze of latch hook motifs carried out in brick red and dark blue with… … Universalium
Senneh rug — Senneh also spelled Senna or Sehna handwoven floor covering made by Kurds who live in or around the town of Senneh (now more properly Sanandaj) in western Iran. The pile rugs and kilims of Senneh are prized for their delicate pattern and… … Universalium
