Here, you’ll see men of distinction—dark-skinned, proud, and strong in their walk. These are Albanians. They wear white quilted skirts, black hats, and silver-decorated coats. They also carry revolvers tucked into their belts. They are feared by the Turks. While they are part of the Turkish Empire, they do not follow Turkish authority. They do whatever they want. They pay taxes only if they choose to. If an Albanian kills a Turk, it’s always the Turk’s fault for provoking him. Turkish officials will do anything to keep the Albanians happy.
Greek Women and Their Beauty
The beautiful women you’ll see here are Greek. They are tall, elegant when they are young, and dress in the latest Paris fashion. They are charming and fun to watch as they sit in little gardens by the sea, where everyone gathers in the evening to listen to music and drink beer The Lives of Turkish-Mahommedan Women.
Bulgarian Women
The women from Bulgaria are different. They are strong, with large bones and plain faces. They wear red skirts, which make them easy to spot.
Jewish Women’s Traditional Dress
The most unique outfits, however, are worn by the older Jewish women of Salonika. The younger Jewish women follow the Paris fashion, just like the Greek women. But the older women wear something very special, passed down from their ancestors. Hundreds of years ago, many Jews were forced to leave Spain. Many of them settled in Salonika. Over time, the fashion in Europe changed, but these Jewish women still wear the same clothes that were worn in Spain before they were persecuted. This outfit is a symbol of their past struggles and history Walking Tours Istanbul.
Description of the Jewish Women’s Costume
As a man, it’s hard for me to describe the exact outfit. At first glance, the Jewish women of Salonika look like middle-aged Geisha girls wearing smoking caps. If I had to describe it again, I would say they resemble Christmas crackers, with their heads sticking out. But here’s a clearer description: they have plain Jewish faces with smooth hair, which is styled around a low, red fez. Their jackets are like a zouave (a type of military jacket), often made of satin with silver details. The jacket is open in the front, revealing a flowered or soft green fabric covering their chest. Their necks are adorned with ropes of real pearls, and pearl tassels hang from their chests. At the back, there are two green ribbons decorated with more pearls, the number and size of which depend on how wealthy the woman is. Pearls are their main jewelry, and how much a woman wears shows her status in Salonika society.
