Muhammad Ali Pasha's Clothes in the Light of Orientalist Paintings in the (13th AH /19th AD) Century: Archaeological and Artistic Study

Abdel-Rady, Assem Khaled; Mohamed, Atef Saad; Ismail, Nagwa Mohamed

doi:10.21608/lijas.2023.228651.1009

Muhammad Ali Pasha's Clothes in the Light of Orientalist Paintings in the (13th AH /19th AD) Century: Archaeological and Artistic Study

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ M.A. Student, Islamic Archaeology Department, Faculty of Archaeology, Luxor University, Luxor, Egypt.

² Islamic Archaeology Department, Faculty of Archaeology, South Valley University, Qena, Egypt

³ Islamic Archaeology Department, Faculty of Archaeology, Luxor University, Luxor, Egypt.

10.21608/lijas.2023.228651.1009

Abstract

The research highlights the clothes of Mohammed Ali Pasha in the Orientalists painting during the (13th AH /19th AD) century. It aims to explore their influence on the state's external and internal environment. The research is presented chronologically starting from his first appearance in Orientalist paintings. The research then identified the fashion elements worn by Mohammed Ali Pasha, categorizing them individually as (Furjiia, Jibba, Yallk, Hezam, Pants, Turbans, Turbosh, Gaiters, and Shoes), Furthermore, the study identified the patterns and colours used in the costumes, drawing references from the attire of various Egyptian social classes, military personnel, the Ottoman Sultan and some foreign visitors to Egypt. The research also referenced the writings of foreign travellers who been in (Egypt) at that time.

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