Clothing among the Turks

Clothing and Attire of the Turks from Central Asia to the Ottoman Empire recounts the history of clothing in Turkish culture from the 5th century BC to the 18th century AD. Covering the Gokturk, Uyghur, Seljuk, and Ottoman periods, the text comprehensively addresses the tradition of clothing that developed and flourished over different centuries. In the book written by academician Nilay Ertürk, while the clothing characteristics of each period are touched upon, information is also provided about the periodic nature of details such as fabrics and headgear. In the book, where the influence of Turkish culture's interaction with world cultures on daily life is explained with visuals, it is mentioned how clothes provide insights into the ethnic origins, religions, and even identities of those who wear them. Also addressing motifs used in decorative arts such as illumination, tile making, and mother-of-pearl inlay, the book presents the clothing characteristics of different segments of society, from sultan's garments to women's clothing, in order. Providing comprehensive information to those who wish to learn about the sources of Turkish culture, Clothing and Attire of the Turks from Central Asia to the Ottoman Empire offers the reader a perspective on how different societies viewed Turkish clothing, based on the notes of Western travelers who were in Anatolian lands during these periods.