Turkish Costumes

Turkey is a huge country, and there are many different regional variations in the traditional costume. We have tried to incorporate the main characteristics in our costumes. Turkish dances are popular with the group, and we have accumulated pieces of authentic costume and made copies with authentic fabric. We have also used similar garments that are commercially available in this country.

The most distinguishing feature of Turkish women's costume are the salvar (baggy trousers). Another is the uz etek - a long jacket - with or without sleeves - it has open sides which can be tucked up for work and/or used to hold a baby, etc. A scarf is usually worn, sometimes over a small hat or a headdress. Coins, beads and other decorations are another common characteristic.