Pestemal is one of the many symbols of Turkish culture. The characteristic hamam cloth, which in Turkish is called Pestemal, is part of the Turkish tradition. The origin of Pestemal It is thought that Pestemal originated in Anatolia in the 13th century and was used by the Turks during the moments spent at the hamam. Born from the Roman baths, the Turkish hamam became part of Turkish culture around the 11th century. Going to the hamam, in Turkey, is a widespread tradition among all walks of life, an opportunity to purify oneself but also to meet up with friends and socialise. Initially the Pestemal was simple and ordinary, but it…

The Turkish bath, similar to the Roman baths, is still present in many cities in Turkey. The Hamam concept is not Turkish, but it has certainly been very successful in Turkey. The Romans are the true creators of the concept of public bathroom, with the creation of the baths. But we, unlike the Romans, use running water. The Turks are a very modest people, so in the Hamam you never completely undress. In fact, men have a cloth around their waist while women wear it to the height of the breast. The real Turkish bath has never been mixed. Turkish men and women, in a country of great modesty, could…

For a long time I had been planning to write an article on Turkish wedding. Many of you have already seen images on television, which are not always easy to interpret. Charming and fashionable young people, in very, perhaps too, traditional contexts, which sometimes seem not to correspond to the current state of affairs among the youth. The Turkish wedding Well yes, whether the Turks are educated, in career or in fashion, marriage is one of those stages in one’s life, which must be faced with respect for traditions and for one’s family. For the Turks, respect for this tradition is fundamental, because it means respecting one’s parents. I want…

Is there a Turk who doesn’t have a blue amulet (Nazar Boncugu) hanging somewhere in the house? The answer is almost obvious, since even the most sceptical has had or worn, sooner or later, this famous amulet. Whether it’s the large format at home or the small one put on a brooch to offer at the birth of a child, NNazar Boncugu is everywhere in Turkey. As soon as you arrive in Turkey, you feel overwhelmed and enveloped by this characteristic deep blue object. It can be found hanging on cars, on keys, in the house above the doors or present on jewels such as necklaces, bracelets, earrings. What is…

How the marriage in Turkey is observed ? Have you ever wondered how marriage is celebrated in other parts of the world? Across ages and countries, wedding traditions vary radically. They change the clothes, the colours, the customs or simply the rituals to say “yes/I want it!” Getting married means joining your loved one forever. This union is the basis of every society, wherever it is. Marriage in Turkey and in the world Let’s discover some wedding traditions around the world. Fabric matters: marriage in Nigeria Did you know that in Nigeria the choice of the fabric of the clothes is one of the most important moments of marriage? Curious,…