The Ottoman Empire was a Turkish state which lasted from 1299-1922, but the height of its power was in the 16th and 17th centuries.

This post is for providing resources on clothing, jewelry, hats, shoes, and other dress accessories in the 16th-17th century Ottoman Empire. These can be books, websites, museums with artifacts, or anything else you find helpful in making Ottoman clothing.

Please include the following in your subject line:

[type of resource] Topic

For example,

Subject: [book] Ottoman textiles and clothing

Comment: Ipek: The Crescent & the Rose: Imperial Ottoman Silks and Velvets, edited by Julian Raby & Alison Effeny.

If you like, please feel free to provide a summary as well.