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Carpets & Textiles

Ottoman Kaftan of Süleyman

October 10, 2026 · 1 min read

Written by: James MoreauContributing Writer · Furniture & Decorative Arts
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Imperial silk kaftans of the Topkapı wardrobe, woven with çintemani and tulip motifs.

Imperial silk kaftans of the Topkapı wardrobe, woven with çintemani and tulip motifs.

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Ottoman Kaftan of Süleyman is one of the defining objects of its field — studied, reproduced and travelled to by millions. Matchless Pieces presents it in our Carpets & Textiles department as a benchmark of rarity, craftsmanship and history.

Department Furniture & Decorative Arts
Collection Carpets & Textiles
Status Museum masterpiece · reference work

Image: Wikimedia Commons · CC0 · Waran18

James Moreau

James Moreau writes for the Furniture & Decorative Arts department at Matchless Pieces, covering the history, makers and collecting of furniture & decorative arts.

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