The hip-length underjacket worn by both sexes over their g\u00f6mleks. In the 16th century the\u00a0z\u0131b\u0131n was often visible and was made of valuable fabrics.<\/p>\n
However, by the end of the century, men’s\u00a0z\u0131b\u0131ns became less important and were worn mainly for warmth, not display. Women continued to wear\u00a0z\u0131b\u0131ns in expensive fabrics until roughly the late 17th century, when the name “entari” jumped from the kaftan layer to the short inner layer and replaced the\u00a0z\u0131b\u0131n. After that point,\u00a0z\u0131b\u0131ns were optional warmth garments, rather like long johns.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The hip-length underjacket worn by both sexes over their g\u00f6mleks. In the 16th century the\u00a0z\u0131b\u0131n was often visible and was made of valuable fabrics. However, by the end of the century, men’s\u00a0z\u0131b\u0131ns became less important and were worn mainly for warmth, not display. Women continued to wear\u00a0z\u0131b\u0131ns in expensive fabrics\u2026<\/p>\n