Turkish folk dress
The Turks made use of a wide variety of materials to create their
costumes. They were very particular about their clothing and were fond
of using exquisite materials. Cotton and woolen fabric would be
specially woven on handlooms and they would import fine quality silk
from China.
The trademark attire of the Turkish people is both
fashionable and functional. This had to be so because the daily mode of
transport was the horse, hence they needed to be wearing a costume that
would enable them to ride horses with comfort and ease. This is why
there is a striking resemblance between the clothes that were worn by
women and those worn by men.
A special kind of head covering was also worn by the Turks. Made out of
sheepskin or fur the head covering known as Bashlyks was meant to offer
protection against cold. They were also considered to be symbols of high
status amongst the locals.
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With the expansion of the Ottoman Empire even more cultures and
customs made their way into Turkey. In fact Turkey established a massive
textile industry in many of its states such as Busra, Istanbul, Konya
and Denizli and in many ways became the fashion capital of the time.
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