Tülbent was a superfine cotton cloth used for a variety of purposes, especially for making turbans. “Tülbent” can refer to the wrapping-cloth, or it may also be shorthand for the entire headdress. Destâr was an exceptionally fine type of tülbent that was also used to make turbans.
Continue reading
A hat worn as the foundation of a turban, or sometimes on its own.
Continue reading
Don was loose ankle-length or full-length underwear. Men wore it under their trousers. Women often wore it as their only leg covering. Learn more about Ottoman Turkish underpants.
Continue reading
All types of robe that go over the belt, whether they’re worn for warmth or for status.
Continue reading
This style of trousers was one of the most common leg coverings in the Ottoman world. They could be full-length or knee-length, and were worn by both sexes (although more often by men). We’re not sure what they were called, but the most likely candidate is caksir.
Continue reading