Comparative Study between Women’s Clothing in North of Iran (Gilan) and North of India (Rajasthan)

Over the centuries, Iranians' clothing, which consists of different parts, has attracted the attention of the world. Indian clothing also has an irrefutable variety and beauty. Between the fifteenth and eighteenth centuries, various groups including scholars, artists, Sufis, and merchants from Iran came to India and brought about positive developments in various fields including the spread of science, culture, and art. Among Iranians who joined India in a group, Gilani immigrants were appointed to key posts. The research has tried to address only one region in each country that has long-standing garments and features of proximity to ancient women's apparel. Also, by studying clothing and then identifying common elements between Gilani and Rajasthani garments during the fifteenth and eighteenth common garments of centuries, these two regions has been analyzed. The present study is a descriptive-analytic study of the women of Gilan and women in Rajasthan. The Information obtained shows that there are many similarities in their garments including clothing and clothing accessories. One of the main reasons is the presence of Iranians, especially Gilani people in the Indian court, and the spread of Iranian culture in those centuries.