Kavuk
The hat worn as the foundation of a turban, or sometimes on its own.
Category: Visual Dictionary
Kallavi
The lampshade-like hat worn by certain high-ranking court officials.
Üsküfe
A type of female headgear of unknown form. Not to be confused with üsküf, the tall Janissary hat.
Üsküf
The tall white felt headgear worn by certain ranks of Janissaries. Also called a börk. Not to be confused with üsküfe, the feminine form of the word, which is a type of female headgear of unknown form.
Sofra
A round leather or cloth laid down to catch crumbs while eating–essential in a world where any civilized floor was carpeted. Often a sofra had a drawstring around the edge so it could be picked up and carried outside to be shook out without dropping crumbs in the process. Low…
Maşraba
A type of pitcher or tankard with a bulbous bottom and a cylindrical or slightly flared top, usually lidless but often lidded.
Buhurdan
Incense burner.
Şamdan
Candlestick. Since candlesticks were set on the floor, the broad, bottom-heavy base prevents the candlestick from being kicked over. Although lighter, more European styles began to appear in the 17th or 18th century, this style continued to be made into the 20th century.
Matara
Water flask. These came in a number of styles and materials.
Unidentified type of pitcher
This shape of pitcher was common, but I don’t know its precise name yet. Source: Sotheby’s, c. 1575-1600