ISJ Theoretical & Applied Science 02(154) 2026

Philadelphia, USA

Datuashvili, M., Grdzelidze, M., Tkhelidze, N., & Charkviani, I.

Research on the elements of identity of ethnic minorities living in Georgia using the example of the traditional clothing of Albanian Udins.

Full Article: PDF

Scientific Object Identifier: http://s-o-i.org/1.1/TAS-02-154-4

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.15863/TAS.2026.02.154.4

Language: English

Citation: Datuashvili, M., Grdzelidze, M., Tkhelidze, N., & Charkviani, I. (2026). Research on the elements of identity of ethnic minorities living in Georgia using the example of the traditional clothing of Albanian Udins. ISJ Theoretical & Applied Science, 02 (154), 20-24. Soi: https://s-o-i.org/1.1/TAS-02-154-4 Doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.15863/TAS.2026.02.154.4

Pages: 20-24

Published: 28.02.2026

Abstract: The results of the study presented in this article concern the research of the traditional clothing, accessories, decorative elements, terminology, and planning characteristics of minority groups living in Georgia, as well as the materialization of the collected information. Despite the small territorial size of Georgia, its population is distinguished by ethnic and religious diversity. For centuries, representatives of various ethnic groups have settled in our country and have succeeded in living peacefully together with the local population. The issues of identity of ethnic, national, and religious minorities residing in the territory of modern Georgia are discussed through the example of one of the descendant groups of Albanian civilization – the Udins – the causes and processes of their migration to Georgia, their lifestyle, traditional clothing, and adornment. The relevance of the research arises from the issues related to the protection of the cultural heritage of ethnic minorities and their integration into the common Georgian cultural space within the framework of the modern Georgian state. The cultural heritage of ethnically and religiously diverse groups living in Georgia is recognized as part of the overall Georgian cultural achievement.

Key words: ethnic minority, Albanian descendants-Udins, cultural heritage, traditional clothing.