Topkapi Palace Museum, Istanbul, Turkey

A display of "Talismanic Shirts" made of cotton, ink, gold leaf and dye. 16th Century. The inscribed names are believed to be capable of offering protection and guidance to the carrier. The were worn to protect against evils and also intended as a shield in battle.

A display of “Talismanic Shirts” made of cotton, ink, gold leaf and dye. 16th Century. The inscribed names are believed to be capable of offering protection and guidance to the carrier. The were worn to protect against evils and also intended as a shield in battle.

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