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A Jewish Yemenite Girl In Traditional Dress (Gargush, Yemen)

The gargush has been the primary headdress worn by Yemenite Jewish women and girls, with different designs for different occasions. 

Image dated February 1, 1947. Photo by Zoltan Kluger via National Photo Collection of Israel, Photography dept. Goverment Press Office. 

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Jewish Women's Archive. "A Jewish Yemenite Girl In Traditional Dress (Gargush, Yemen)." (Viewed on June 15, 2026) <https://qa.jwa.org/media/jewish-yemenite-girl-traditional-dress-gargush-yemen>.