IN HARMONY/ AHENK İÇİNDE: November 2020

TRADITIONAL / LOCAL DRESS OF MALATYA

Eastern Anatolia region of Turkey, traditional / local clothes shows similar differences in terms of the details. The dress culture in the region can vary in different segments of the society both culturally and socioeconomically. This shows that there is a very rich clothing culture in the region.

As Göztepe Anatolian High School project students, we researched the traditional / local clothing for men and women in Malatya.

WOMEN'S CLOTHİNG

It is seen that traditional / local clothes worn by women in Malatya are quite colorful. Three basic parts are used as head, upper and lower.

Women usually wear headgear made of felt called "ashtray". This cap has a tie that is attached under the chin. A copper or silver top is placed above the ashtray. These hillocks are adorned with beads, enamel and leaf chains. Even those who are economically in good standing place small gold pieces on the front of the hill. Do not write on the fez or cover the colored puff and pour the ends over the shoulder

Blouses and vests are used as top clothing. Round neck and side slit sleeves, a little longer than the elbow, are used as underwear. Embroidered abayas on underwear, entaris called "bodice" sewn from plain or floral fabrics and with frilly ornaments on the bottom are worn. A colored, white silk belt and a silver belt are attached to the waist.

As bottom clothing, bright fabrics such as satin, velvet or floral flannel, baggy trousers made without pressing are worn.

They wear white woolen embroidered socks on their feet and thick heels, usually a black colored tailless eater.

MEN'S CLOTHİNG

Men wear a suit consisting of shalwar, shirt, vest, socks and shoes as traditional / local clothing. They wear colored belts around their waist.

Black color is used as shalwar and white is used as shirt. Socks are hand knitted, patterned socks with embroidery. Rubber shoes (yemeniler) complement the traditional outfit.