So I have been quiet for a bit, but I return with new experience and insight. Ottoman Turkey was a major trading partner and military opponent to Poland, Hungary, Italy, and France during the sixteenth century. Without their presence the political climate of the time could have been very different. So get ready to fall down the rabbit hole into some research on the clothing of Ottoman Turkish women. Mistress Sabiha,OP, come to our tiny town to teach a class on 16th century Turkish clothing. Her wealth of information made my head spin as she walked us through patterning the layers, selecting fabrics, and general information on Turkish women. After this class I sought to make an outfit so I could better understand the construction and assist some of our local group make their own. Women of the Palace, 16th century For those of you who are new to Turkish clothing let me talk you through the layers we discussed. 1. Golmek- This is your underwear/ against the skin layer. Upper cl...
A Costumer Exploring History. One Garment or Rabbit Hole at a Time.