Suleiman the Magnificent: Difference between revisions

| spouse 2 = [[Gülbahar Sultan]]

Beginning with the Sultan Selim I, every sultan had his own [[turban]], called selimi. They were only used by the sultan to the highest dignitaries and [[Porte]] ceremonies. Suleiman used to wear a single aigrette with a tall plume. Also a special dress, above all turbans, distinguish the Sultan. In Suleiman's time, court dress ceased to be a matter of custom and tradition and become a matter of regulation, [[Kanun-i Tesrifat]]. This law determined the types of fabric, cut, size, colors, and ornaments for all important officials. Suleiman had officials for his turban ("ağa of turbans"), dress ("çuhadar"), and his [[caftan]] ("kaftancı"), which--given the significance of these items in his identity--was reasonable. The sultan gave high importance to the quarters (tent) that he lived in. The sultant's tents, like his flags, have a hierarchy. The most important tent was "[[Otag-i Hümayun]]", which was elaborate, ornate, and luxurious. He used tents as a precious gift to important dignitaries, such as the one given to [[Francis I of France|Francis I]]. It is one of the oldest tents and made in the traditional fashion of its period. This tent now resides in the Royal Armory in Madrid.