MOLLY WILLIAMS TextileMatters

 A study of an Ottoman Kaftan and pattern design

Basic shape for men’s coat

Research reference

Books

• The Topkapi Saray Museum: Costumes, Embroideries and other Textiles translated, expanded and edited by J.M.Rogers from the original Turkish by

• Hulye Tezcan and Selma Delibas. Little, Brown and Co. Boston 1986 (ISBN 0-8212-1634-1)
  Style and Status: Imperial Costumes from Ottoman Turkey Catalog of exhibition Arthur M Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution October 29, 2000 January 22, 2006 (ISBN 0-934686-01-7)

• Ipek The Crescent & the Rose: Imperial Ottoman Silks and Velvets by Nurhan Atasoy, Walter B. Denny, Louise W. Mackie, Hulya Tezcan. Edited by Julian Raby and Alison Effeny. Azimuth Editions Limited on behalf of TEB Iletisim ve Yayincilik A.S. (ISBN 1-898592-19-5)

Websites

• www.idildergisi.com
• The Costumes Of Ottoman Women Ottoman Woman’s Dress in 16th century
• A Step Further from Fantasy: Caftan Instruction 

PDF

• PDF: Wearden J. The Royal Garments, fabric, design, tailoring.Ottoman kaftans from the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Societies and organisations

• The Oriental Rug and Textile Society

PATTERN DESIGN

Permanent marker on card

Planning the pattern lay

Coat detail and lining

Traditionally the lining would be mounted into the main fabric however I have added a loose lining.