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Oh Hey Look! I made a costume

Specifically, an 18th century Turkish ensemble, consisting of gomlek (shirt), salvar (trousers), and entari (robe), based on 18th century paintings of French/English women in Turkish costume, Turkish illustrations of the period, and extant Turkish garments.

It was fun to make and comfy to wear, although I need bigger hair next time!

Read a little bit more about the project.

Jean-Étienne Liotard - Portrait of Mary Gunning, Countess of Coventry
(C) Karen Fox)
(C) Karen Fox

5 thoughts on “Oh Hey Look! I made a costume

  1. I’ve been wearing my homesewn salvar (salwar/shalwar, South Asian style) for years. Most comfortable long pants ever.

    Looks good on you 🙂

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