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<p>[QUOTE="hokeypix, post: 45357, member: 385"]When we first found these we thought they were meant to be framed and displayed as they seem to be beyond possible to be worn due to their size. But perhaps they are meant to be folded over, belted and worn? Stunning embroidered fabric – probably wool – and, and...and that's where we get stuck. </p><p><br /></p><p>Are these Turkish? Ottoman Empire? Turn-of-the-century antique or mid century vintage? Are they harem pants? Is there another name for these? Are they genuine ethnic garb or costume?</p><p><br /></p><p>We posted them online and immediately got a flurry of interest from several parties. We don't want to proceed with a sale until we really have a better sense of what these are. Apologies for no measurements, we will add those tomorrow.</p><p><br /></p><p>Thank you so much for any input and knowledge about these! So glad we found this site and these boards.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="hokeypix, post: 45357, member: 385"]When we first found these we thought they were meant to be framed and displayed as they seem to be beyond possible to be worn due to their size. But perhaps they are meant to be folded over, belted and worn? Stunning embroidered fabric – probably wool – and, and...and that's where we get stuck. Are these Turkish? Ottoman Empire? Turn-of-the-century antique or mid century vintage? Are they harem pants? Is there another name for these? Are they genuine ethnic garb or costume? We posted them online and immediately got a flurry of interest from several parties. We don't want to proceed with a sale until we really have a better sense of what these are. Apologies for no measurements, we will add those tomorrow. Thank you so much for any input and knowledge about these! So glad we found this site and these boards.[/QUOTE]
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