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Title: The Turk and the land of Haig; or, Turkey and Armenia: descriptive, historical, and picturesque
Year: 1898 (1890s)
Authors: Azhderian, Antranig
Subjects: Armenian question
Publisher: New York : The Mershon company
Contributing Library: University of California Libraries
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gamy. The Koran says, If ye fear thatye shall not act with equity towards orphans of thefemale sex, take in marriage of such other women asplease you, two, or three, or four, and not more.And yet it appears that what was intended as a favorto unfortunate females proved the source of theirundoing; though the Prophet unquestionably hadrespect for women, as he owed his success largely toone of his wives. The education of the Turkish women is limited tohousekeeping of a respectable order, and to theculinary art, while for accomplishments she learns todance, sing, and play the dulcimer. It would not doto omit that in their fancy needlework, rugs, drapery,etc., there is much to be admired. Silk scarfs withlove ballads from Hafiz or sacred verses from theKoran wrought in golden threads upon them, jewel-sprinkled cushions, richly ornamented robes and gar-ments, indicate expert skill and good taste. In fact,a great many of the furnishings of their homes are theproducts of household industries.
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A MOSLEM SLAVE GIRL OF THE HAREM. SOCIAL AND HOME LIFE. 189 In common with all other women, they have a fond-ness for fine dress, and their costumes conform to thelatest Western styles, as fashions are introduced directfrom tlie French capital. The purely indoor dress issimple, yet rich, in silk, velvet, and satin—an under-garment of light gauze material with full and longsleeves; then bright-colored, baggy trousers of thezouave pattern more or less concealed by the gold-embroidered robe or outer garment, which is open infront and has slits at the sides of the wide, flowing-sleeves. Such a costume is certainly a good one froma sanitary point of view. The zouave sleeveless vestis worn whenever weather or taste calls for it, and thehead-dress is usually a velvet cap decorated with tinseland jewelry. The neck and arms are literally loadedwith silver and gold bracelets and necklaces set withcostly stones. The feet are encased in the daintyOriental slippers with upturned pointed toes. Th

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