Tülbent

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.

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Baggy Colored Pants

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.

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