Village Women In Traditional Dress
« Back to Black Sea Culture-Crucible of the Gods, September 2002 National Geographic Magazine
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Cepne Women in Polka Dots in Marketplace.The severe geography of these mountains helps to retain culture. Girls in this village vote every year as to whether they will continue to wear these ancient outfits that date back to the Genoese traders. On the other side of the mountains, clothing is completely homogenous. .
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