The Laz people, indigenous to Turkey’s Black Sea region, have distinctive traditional costumes that reflect their rich cultural heritage. Although these outfits are less commonly worn today, they remain an important symbol of their identity, especially during cultural festivals and celebrations.

Traditional Men’s Attire

• Headwear: Men wore a bandanna-like kerchief covering the entire head above the eyes, knotted on the side and hanging down to the shoulder or upper back.
• Jacket: A snug-fitting jacket made of coarse brown homespun fabric with loose sleeves.
• Trousers: Baggy dark brown woolen trousers tucked into slim, knee-high leather boots.
• Accessories: Traditionally, men often carried weapons, even while working in the fields, including rifles, pistols, powder horns, cartridge belts across the chest, daggers at the hip, and coils of rope for capturing slaves.

Traditional Women’s Attire

• Dress: Women wore a wide-skirted princess gown similar to those found throughout Georgia.
• Headwear: A kerchief similar to that of the men, covering the head.
• Belt: A richly decorated scarf tied around the hips.

These traditional costumes reflect the cultural identity of the Laz people and are still showcased during cultural events and festivals in the Black Sea region.