The following is a list of tribes of Kurdish people (Sorani Kurdish: هۆزە کوردیەکان), an ethnic group from the geo-cultural region of Kurdistan in Western Asia.

Jul 20, 2004 · There are three major Kurdish tribes in the province: Modānlu (north of Sāri), Jahānbeglu (north of Sāri), and Ḵvājavand (south of Nowšahr). The Ḵvājavand tribe, according to L. S. Fortescue (p. 317), “was originally brought from Garrús (q.v.) and Kurdistán by Náder Sháh.”

Outside of weaving and clothing, there are many other Kurdish handicrafts, which were traditionally often crafted by nomadic Kurdish tribes. These are especially well known in Iran, most notably the crafts from the Kermanshah and Sanandaj regions. Among these crafts are chess boards, talismans, jewelry, ornaments, weaponry, and instruments.

Jan 31, 2025 · Kurd, any member of an ethnic and linguistic group concentrated in the Taurus Mountains of southeastern Anatolia, the Zagros Mountains of western Iran, portions of northern Iraq, northeastern Syria, and western Armenia, and other, adjacent areas.

The following is a list of tribes of Kurdish people (Sorani Kurdish: هۆزە کوردیەکان), an ethnic group from the geo-cultural region of Kurdistan in Western Asia.

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Dec 23, 2024 · About sixty million strong, the Kurds live within Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Syria, and Armenia, and have stubbornly and bravely maintained their identity and culture through centuries of oppression, invasion, and even genocide.

Oct 4, 2023 · Embark on a fascinating exploration of the Kurdish people’s rich history, diverse culture, and the contemporary obstacles they bravely confront. Discover a story of resilience, diversity, and unwavering determination.

Oct 7, 2024 · The following are tribes from Kurdish provinces that either no longer exist or exist across the borders of multiple modern countries, or both: Zaferânlu; Shâdlu; Topkânlu; Sewkânlu; Qahramânlu

Oct 15, 2019 · Between 25 and 35 million Kurds inhabit a mountainous region straddling the borders of Turkey, Iraq, Syria, Iran and Armenia. They make up the fourth-largest ethnic group in the Middle East, but...