"Revealing clothing 'Jewish Costumes in the Ottoman Empire' at DCJCC
by Aaron Leibel
Arts Editor
The entari was commonly worn by Jews in the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century. Part of a costume that is equivalent to a long, sleeveless dress with a low decolletage, the robe was worn with a blouse and skirt under it. In public, it was covered by a dark-colored coat, required clothing for Jews living in that empire. "
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