Thursday, November 10, 2011

Time for something a little different







From the seller:

19TH CENTURY ANTIQUE OTTOMAN TURKISH SILK BROCADE WOMAN DRESS ANTERI

Dimensions.
135cm in length
shoulder to shoulder: 43cm
arms lenght:63cm
material:silk brocade fabric.ıt is called 'Elmasiye'

A silk brocade robe made of floral motifs of silver. The edges are worked with metallic thread.

overall condition:there are several opening areas on the shoulders,bottom of dress and arms.

Please contact me if you have any questions or want to see more details!


From Me:

Wow! In the late 18th and throughout the 19th Centuries Turkish fashions influenced Western Lounge Wear. Most remember Amelia Bloomer and her attempt to transition from the confining early Victorian into the more relaxed Turkish influenced dress; but many forget that Turkish fashions were worn well before and after that. This Ottoman women's coat would be the overdress, worn over at least two other layers. The dagged edges are really fascinating since those seem rare in many illuminations and drawings of the time.

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