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To analyze traditional clothing of Central Asian peoples as a complex semiotic system representing ethnic identity.

July 29, 2026Open Access

Traditional dress and ethnic characters in the peoples of Central Asia: an ethnological analysis

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Comparative analysis explores clothing's role in expressing identity and culture among Central Asian peoples, highlighting visual ethnic boundaries.

To analyze traditional clothing of Central Asian peoples as a complex semiotic system representing ethnic identity.
Comparative analysis of traditional clothing styles of Uzbek, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, and Tajik peoples.
Utilized a semiotic approach based on theories by Barthes and Eco.
Examined clothing as a means of delineating ethnic boundaries.
Clothing serves as a visual representation of ethnic identity and social status.
Distinct colors, patterns, and jewelry were identified as specific to each ethnic group.
The study underscores the cultural memory embedded in traditional garments.

Bobur Ne'matullayev (2026) studied this question.

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Comparative analysis explores clothing's role in expressing identity and culture among Central Asian peoples, highlighting visual ethnic boundaries.