The Department of History at the College of Education for the Humanities, University of Kerbala, organised a three-day training course titled “Women’s Fashionbetween the Past and the Present” The course targeted students of the college and aimed to highlight the historical emphasis on modesty as a defining characteristic of women’s attire throughout the ages.
The course aimed at encouraging female students to embrace modesty, reflecting its enduring significance in women’s clothing across different historical periods.
Day 1: Women’s Fashion in Ancient Civilizations
Instructor: Assistant Lecturer Zainab Hamoud Kazzar
The first session explored women’s fashion in ancient civilizations, focusing on the role of culture in shaping attire. Clothing was crafted from materials like textiles and linen, adorned with golden threads for embellishment. Modesty emerged as a central theme, highlighting its historical prevalence.
Day 2: Women’s Fashion in the Arab-Islamic State
Instructor: Assistant Professor Dr. Marwa Maki Jaafar
The second session examined the fashion of women during the Arab-Islamic era. It emphasized modest and loose-fitting clothing, with women adopting facial coverings as inspired by the practices of the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) wives.
Day 3: Traditional European Fashion
Instructor: Assistant Lecturer Zahraa Adnan Alwan
The final session discussed traditional European fashion, showcasing how it served as a cultural identity marker. Traditional attire reflected the economic prosperity and cultural advancement of nations and formed an integral part of their national heritage. Modesty dominated European fashion during the Middle Ages, symbolising purity and humility.
The course highlighted the enduring role of modesty in women’s fashion across civilizations and underscored its cultural and historical significance.
