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Traditional festive costume (close-up) - Afyon / Turkey. Late-Ottoman.

Posted by Jean-Marie Criel on February 20, 2016 at 5:57pm

Close-up of a traditional festive ensemble (‘şalvar’/baggy trousers + ‘cepken’/long-sleeved vest) from the Afyon province. Late-Ottoman, urban style, circa 1900. Adorned with goldwork embroidery (in ‘Maraş işi’-technique) on silk. Trousers and vest were purchased in Afyon in 1989; the hat and belt were found in Bursa, the necklace in Konya. (Kavak Costume Collection - Antwerpen/Belgium).

Comments

Peter Hoesli February 21, 2016 at 12:33pm

Dear Jean-Marie; This is a gorgeous necklace - and of course a beautiful dress! Congratulations. Peter
Betty February 21, 2016 at 8:32pm

The whole ensemble is very elegant. I like it a lot!