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Traditional festive costume (close-up) - Balıkesir (central district) / Turkey.

Posted by Jean-Marie Criel on February 12, 2016 at 2:41pm
Close-ups of a traditional festive costume from the central district of the Balıkesir province. Dating: 1925-1950. The trousers and long-sleeved vest in striped silk, and the velvet jacket are embroidered (‘golden’ thread in ‘kordon tutturma’ technique/applied cord). The jewelry dates from the early 20th century. (Kavak Folklor Ekibi&Costume Collection-Antwerpen/Belgium).
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Tags: Anatolia, Anatolia., Turkey, costume, late-Ottoman, traditional
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  • Peter Hoesli February 13, 2016 at 9:54am
    Dear Jean-Marie; This is just fantastic! Thanks for posting these costumes here - a real education! Regards. Peter
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