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Sultans of bling: How a rare set of Ottoman portraits reveal clues to a lost empire | Middle East Eye
Why are Ottomans often depicted wearing large cumbersome turbans and hats? Was these a ceremonial headgear, or are they just exaggerated pictures of the real turban? - Quora
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Nationalclothing on X: "Here are a few turbans worn by Ottoman men, more accurately – royal men. They were made from silk. These are modern replicas from a museum collection #Ottomanheaddress #Ottoman #
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Ottoman traditional clothing in the 1600s. Modern replicas of original Ottoman outfits (+ photos) - Nationalclothing.org
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