NATIONAL CLOTHING, CUSTOMS, AND CULTURAL HERITAGE IN THE WORKS OF JADIDS

Аннотация

This article explores the depiction of national clothing, customs, and cultural heritage in the literary and reformist works of the Jadid movement in Central Asia. The Jadids, active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, sought to modernize Muslim societies while preserving essential elements of their cultural identity. Through an analysis of Jadid literature and writings, this paper examines how traditional attire and social customs were portrayed both as symbols of national identity and as subjects for reform and adaptation. The study highlights the Jadids’ efforts to balance respect for cultural heritage with the need for social progress, reflecting the complexities of modernization in Central Asia.