Dressing Etiquette

Located at the crossroads between Europe and Asia, Georgia has seamlessly integrated aspects of various cultures from east to west, which is also reflected in its traditional dresses. In Georgia, which values its own culture, unique traditional dresses were made. Various traditional dresses like Chokha and Talavari remain to this day. Among others, Chokha has been getting more popular.

It is said that Georgian traditional dresses have been inspiring all kinds of artists from international designers to filmmakers. In Japan, Georgian dresses are known to be the model for the costume that appears in Hayao Miyazaki’s “Nausicaå of the Valley of the Wind”.

Chokha illustrates an intriguing part of Georgian history. The history of Chokha dates back to the 9th Century. Chokha has powder cases on the chest and a dagger on the belt, which shows how Georgian people were always ready for battles and have overcome many conflicts and issues.

Along with Chokha, you can often find a traditional dress of the mountainous region called Talavari. The history of Talavari is said to be older than that of Chokha. The color combination and embroidery of Talavari are its characteristics. Lately, many people arrange Talavari into Western style and wear it. The characteristics of Georgian traditional dresses are that they vary in style from place to place, but they have been attracting attention as fashion.