History
Land of the Turks
Turkey
Two highly coveted arts during the Ottoman era
Silk weaving and embroidery
chemise / shift dress, undershirt; usually plain white cotton or silk
Gomlek
A High-fashion Paris-based label founded in 1992 by Turkish sisters Ece and Ayşe Ege
Dice Kayek
predecessor of Turkey which lasted 600 years before it had fallen after WWI
Ottoman empire
ich Airy and lightweight hand-loomed cotton fabric that is usually not dyed
Şile bezi
Robe worn over salvar and gomlek
Entari
The three Turkish fast fashion brands
LC Waikiki, Koton, and DeFacto
A city which showcases tourist spots like Hagia Sophia while also being surrounded by beautiful coastal views in the Mediterranean
Istanbul
Means "writing" in Turkish
yazma
loose-fitting trousers, tapered to the ankles
Shalvar
Prize that Dice Kayek won for their collection of garments that evoked Istanbul’s architectural and artistic heritage.
Jameel Prize
A conservative democratic party w/ Islamic roots
AKP
Textile traditions of Turkey dates back to this ancient civilization
Anatolia
long robe/gown worn over the salvar and yelek
Kaftan
Dice Kayek's collection that made the brand win the Jameel Prize
Istanbul Contrast
Led a bloodless coup
General Kenan Evren
City of Turkey, which produces Yazma that has black designs printed on white or colored cotton
Tokat
Region which wears layered skirts and colorful scarves for women during dances
Black Sea Region
The founding father who encouraged European clothing during the 1920s - 1930s
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk