I hand made a 16th century Turkish (Ottoman) costume using historical methods

I didn't hand-weave the fabric. You got me there :D
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Books referenced in video:
Atasoy, Nurhan, 'Kaftan: Osmanli Saray Giyimi', (Masa,2022).
Scarce, Jennifer, 'Women's Costumes of the Near and Middle East', (Routledge, 2003).
Music:
Classical Turkish Music by Can Dede (Snapmuse.com)

[@Mielikkiii]

I love seeing more geographical areas covered in historical fashion! Especially, as you mentioned, the internet is mostly represented by the western styles. And even though I am European, the fashion there used to be inspired also by the Ottomans, so this was especially interesting to me!

[@historianhilly]

I do to! Cheers :)

[@mainili6761]

You are right! I love watching Western historical clothing but this one is a delight! I also love to see Eastern styles like Indian, Chinese, Mongolian, Armenian, Syrian, Persian, Jewish, African and all I couldn't count... I mean it is not all about the corset. There are many aspects; the fabric woven style - and even the fabrics change because the wool, cotton and linen change because of the geography, the shapes, the accessories... I find myself lucky to have found this channel I hope she will continue to share her knowledge with us :) It is so exciting!

[@linr8260]

This looks great! The decorative stitching on the edges is such a cool design element, and it's so interesting to see the "lining" be the structural and warmer layer. It's nice to see eras and areas that aren't as heavily represented on costube. Very glad youtube brought me here.

[@historianhilly]

Glad you liked it!

[@fionaellem4379]

The original fabrics were beautiful! Weaving them must have required such skill. Your outfit is really lovely.

[@historianhilly]

They were indeed! The Ottomans came from a cultural heritage (nomadic Oghuz Turkic) that valued woven textiles.

[@ChibiSugar]

I love this! You're the only KZbinr ive found in this category, keep it up.

[@historianhilly]

More to come! :)

[@carrierae550]

So beautiful! I love the closures and the decorative finishing stitches.

[@historianhilly]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@GaiaCarney]

@carrierae550 - I feel the same! The woven buttons & fasteners that @hilly2162 made were such a lovely touch 💖

[@raraavis7782]

So glad, someone is taking this on. Ever since watching the Magnificent Century series, I was curious about what historically accurate clothing from that time period would look like. Hope you keep at it and teach us more about it!

[@historianhilly]

Glad you enjoyed! I know the struggle! I'd say that the costumes in Magnificent Century were a creative choice :D They seem to amalgamate costumes of the Western Medieval fantasy genre and orientalist harem paintings.

[@raraavis7782]

@@historianhilly I suspected as much. From what I gather, they took a lot of liberty with the story itself as well 😆. Still, it was a lot of fun to watch and got me interested in the time period and culture. Would you say, that the men's clothing is equally inaccurate? I was thinking, that maybe they stuck closer to historical facts there, as there is probably a lot more source material to draw from.

[@historianhilly]

@@raraavis7782 The men's clothing is slightly more accurate in terms of the cut of the kaftans and shape/style of the headwear (Turbans, börks, etc.) Yes, it's probably due to the fact that the costume designers had more extant Ottoman male clothing to reference and gather inspiration from. Unfortunately, extant pre-Modern and Early Modern women's garments are a rarity in Turkey.

[@LuckyHodgepodge]

Great video!! I loved that you showed your research as well.

[@historianhilly]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@elladaniells1322]

This absolutely rocks.

[@historianhilly]

:)

[@sol.oriens]

This was wonderful to watch and I actually wish it had been longer! I've done a medieval fantasy version of Ottoman Turkish before (fantasy more that I mixed and matched pieces, and not orientalist tropes, thank goodness) and this gives me inspiration for when I do it again, but far more grounded in historical reality.

[@historianhilly]

Thankyou! Sounds exciting!

[@furlizard]

Needed more of the reveal! Nice video and lovely garment. Subscribed.

[@Sugi8]

I love getting a more in-depth look at ottoman clothing, as it influenced so many cultures in europe, including my own. BTW Those front closeures are usually card woven,and I hope to make them one day!

[@historianhilly]

Yes, they were often card/tablet woven in 16th-century Turkey too. It's quite a laborious process that I may attempt one day :D

[@mudotter]

Beautifully executed style, blending the historical with the personal

[@Sawsan351]

thank you for sharing! I love to learn about traditional costumes around the world, and there isn't alot about Ottoman costume! I would like to learn more from you

[@historianhilly]

You're welcome! Believe it or not, it's hard to find authentic recreations of Ottoman dress, even among Turkish content creators!

[@lancasterose]

This was really enjoyable to watch, and a beautiful result. I hope to see more Ottoman costumes from you!

[@historianhilly]

Definitely more to come :)

[@kmscheid3303]

Thank you for doing this. So much work! The decorative stitches on the rolled edges are great. Ottoman Empire art is so beautiful.

[@historianhilly]

You're welcome! Yes, their art and textiles were lovely

[@vlduran5720]

This is lovely. Thank you for showing this. Now I am fascinated!

[@grumpyandshort]

I love that you showed us the amount of research that went into this, makes it so special!

[@historianhilly]

Thankyou! The research is the fun part :D

[@catherinejustcatherine1778]

This is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing so much of your knowledge, research and process in this lovely video.

[@historianhilly]

You're very welcome!

[@s.f.nightingale1735]

This is so cool! I grew up in a living history group, and when I went to college they were like this is your time period, you know a lot about it. And I was like no, I know about regional american dress, which is often a blend of styles and cultures(and the differnt native american tribes all have different styles), it's not European court dress, or even layered the way eastern living history groups are(because I'm from Texas and it's too hot for that).

[@aimeemorgado8715]

I am thrilled by your exploration of Ottoman dress from the perspective of the wearers. Well done!! We are so poorly influenced by the likes of Orientalist painters such as Eugène Delacroix, that the fantasy of the male gaze, along with Imperialism and Colonialism , most of us have no idea what real people wore and why. Some folks are being nasty about your choice of fabric and construction methods, they need a prune and a nap. You are exploring period clothing and THAT is what is important. As you learn more, practice, and have access to more historical materials you can use them. You did point out why you were using the materials you did. You have me as a subscriber and sincere supporter. I am a dancer and costumer who appreciates the research, time, effort, and knowledge it takes to construct historically accurate clothes. Keep up the amazing work. I hope you are always curious and enthusiastic about creating and sharing your work. Joy and health to everyone!

[@historianhilly]

Naww, thankyou heaps!

[@karlahovde]

I'd love to see more like this! I learned a lot!

[@historianhilly]

Definitely more to come :)

[@mainili6761]

Thank you very much for creating this content! I love seeing historical clothes. I wish to see üç etek clothing which is Turkish traditional clothing. Maybe you will also share that too :) Great video! Subscribed, Liked and I will keep on following you ;)

[@historianhilly]

Üç etek is part of some videos I have planned :)

[@berg_ahorn]

this is gorgeous. you inspire me to sew haha

[@historianhilly]

I'm happy to hear that!

[@efahall._.]

"But this is my first time making such a kaftan, so I am excused." YES! Not asking to be excused for not making wider gores just stating as a matter of fact that you are, I love it.

[@historianhilly]

yep, that's me :)

[@GaiaCarney]

@hilly2162 - I think removable sleeves are stylish! Not only do they add interesting structure to a garment, they are _VERY_ smart! Instead of crumpling & distressing the fabric by rolling them up, you simply take the sleeves off! LOVE IT 😍

[@historianhilly]

And they make a garment so sustainable! Take the sleeves off in Summer and put them on in Winter. I definitely want to incorporate it into another costume!

[@nizarahdragon3973]

I like out fit but then I wear a t tunic on a daily basis

[@anaquezia5532]

Yessss love it!! ❤

[@SewSewDrew]

I really enjoyed this ❤

[@historianhilly]

I'm so glad!

[@hiwakoo]

It is a very beautiful garment and the colours suit you so well🥰

[@historianhilly]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@originofclothing]

I love this!! I need all the information on Turkish clothing!!

[@historianhilly]

Hehe, more to come soon :D

[@ayseguldemirkan9083]

Harikasin :) waiting for more vids!!

[@historianhilly]

More to come!

[@TheEmeraldElf]

Really lovely video, very much appreciate the reference books being listed in the description. I just wish the video of you in the garment was a little longer. Would love to see how the garment moves when you walk or sit as I have never made anything lined with felt before.

[@historianhilly]

Happy to help! I'll definitely take that into consideration next time :)

[@jazmeen04]

Even today western fashion is not the norm. In fact many of our so called western garments have nothing to do with the west. I always think, if you take a modern piece of garment back to the 1800, you will be surprised which geographic area will look similar to that garment. It's a really good exercise to find the true origin of many so called western garments.

[@esmeraldagreen1992]

Nonsense! There are only so many ways that you can cut fabric and fit it to the body, so much so that over time, styles from different cultures will resemble each other without being inspired by each other.

[@erikawerner]

Beautiful

[@sunky573]

Love it well done ❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏

[@historianhilly]

Thank you! 😊

[@GaiaCarney]

@hilly2162 - Brava! Your results are enchanting, I love the way you’ve styled it with the coined headscarf 💖 I _REALLY_ appreciate your sentiments on the type of historical garments that have become the default ‘definition’ of the time period. I am inspired to do my own research! Thank You Thank You Thank You 🙏🏾

[@historianhilly]

Happy to have inspired you :)

[@melekaktepe2554]

Excuseeeee me! this is amazing!

[@historianhilly]

Thankyouuuu!

[@kikidevine694]

I recently discovered I have Western Asian heritage. I plan to get a lot more familiar with the dress of the regions

[@historianhilly]

Welcome to the club :D

[@mothersoul1]

eline sağlık

[@mothersoul1]

harika ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@historianhilly]

teşekkürler!

[@NorahsYarnArt]

If I managed to make something like that I’d exhibit it and demand entrance fees:)

[@historianhilly]

Hahah love it!

[@regineb.4756]

May I remark that using a volume fleece, made from polyester, is not so true to original