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



