Clothing in Turks from Central Asia to the Ottoman Empire

Clothing and Attire of Turks from Central Asia to the Ottoman Empire chronicles the history of dress in Turkish culture from the 5th century BC to the 18th century AD. Covering the Göktürk, Uyghur, Seljuk, and Ottoman periods, the text extensively explores the rich and evolving tradition of clothing and attire over different centuries. The book, penned by academician Nilay Ertürk, discusses the clothing characteristics of each period, providing information on the temporal nature of fabrics, headwear, and similar details.

The book, which uses visuals to explain the impact of Turkish culture's interaction with world cultures on daily life, discusses how clothing provides insights into the ethnic origins, religions, and even identities of those who wear them. The book also covers motifs used in decorative arts such as illumination, tile work, and mother-of-pearl inlay, and sequentially presents the clothing characteristics of different segments of society, from sultan's garments to women's clothing.

Providing comprehensive information to those interested in Turkish cultural sources, "Clothing and Attire of Turks from Central Asia to the Ottoman Empire" offers readers a perspective on how different societies viewed Turkish clothing and attire, based on the notes of Western travelers who visited Anatolian lands during those periods.