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Traditional festive/ceremonial robe in late-Ottoman style, called ‘bindallı entari’ (= robe, adorned with goldwork in ‘Maraş işi’ technique). From Central Anatolia, ca. 1925. Golden metal thread and metallic sequins on velvet. Purchased in Ankara, in 1994. (Inv.n° bin002 - Kavak Costume Collection -Antwerpen/Belgium).
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  • 2506051507?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024A close-up of the largest motif (a vase or basket with flowers).

  • Gorgeous robe!

  • This is gorgeous, Jean-Marie. I hope the hours of work that it took to embroider the gown were appreciated.

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