Author
Unknown
Publication Place
Turkey (made) -
Subject
Floral Patterns Tulips
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Length: 84cm, Width: 83cm
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
763-1884
Record ID
763-1884
Library Location
Middle East Section
Notes
Kaftans like this one were worn by Ottoman princes who died when they were children. Woven of silk and metal-wrapped thread, it shows that even in childhood Ottoman princes were dressed in the same lavish style as the sultan and his courtiers. The design of a meandering vine set with tulips was also found in contemporary embroidery. These luxurious kaftans were preserved in imperial tombs where, in accordance with Ottoman custom, they were placed over the graves of the deceased. This one may have come from one of the graves of the 19 younger sons of Sultan Murat III. They were executed at the succession of their half-brother, Mehmet III, in 1595. This gory practice, designed to avoid a struggle for the succession, was never repeated.
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Silk, cotton and silver thread, woven Silk (Textile) Cotton Silver Thread Woven
Parçalar
Kaftan, Kaftan
Fiziksel açıklama
Brocade kaftan with floral designs in crimson and blue on yellow ground.
Üretim
Possibly made in Bursa or Istanbul.
Üslup
Ottoman
