First picture is my great grandfather from Hamedan , Iran ca.1890. The rest of the pictures are what you get when searching for Ossetian traditional dress or Ossetian people. Can somebody please explain The adoption of Persian, Turkish, and Central Asian styles was a notable shift in Nawabs' clothing preferences. They began incorporating elements of foreign fashion into their traditional outfits, adding diversity and richness Qajar Women Dress Persian clothing Wikipedia Ancient Egyptian, Mesopotamian & Persian Costume [Book] Crafting Luxury: Dress in Ancient Persia National Museum of Asian Art