Rarely seen images of female music groups in the Qajar period

According to historical accounts, including what the travel writers wrote, holding dance and music gatherings was one of the regular entertainments of the courtiers during different periods. The presence of female dancers or musicians at such gatherings has a long history. This trend continued during the Qajar era. At this time, different groups of musicians were formed, whose main activity was usually attending court gatherings.

May 9, 2023 | 8:48 pm