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Turkey. Turkish baths for women
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). Turkish baths for women. Engraving by Lemaitre, Lalaisse and Chaillot. Historia de Turquia by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver, 1840
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This engraving depicts a scene from a Turkish bathhouse for women during the Ottoman Empire in Constantinople, now Istanbul. The image, created by Lemaitre, Lalaisse, and Chaillot in the 19th century, is part of the historic work "Historia de Turquia" by Joseph Marie Jouannin and Jules Van Gaver. Turkish baths, also known as hammams, were an integral part of Turkish culture and society, particularly in the Islamic world. The bathhouses served multiple purposes, including cleaning, promoting hygiene, and providing a space for relaxation and socializing. Women would enter through separate entrances and proceed to the various rooms in the bathhouse. In this image, we see women relaxing in a steamy room, likely after having been cleansed in the hot and cold water rooms. The women are shown reclining on large marble slabs, covered in towels, and enjoying the soothing effects of the steam. The Turkish bathhouse was a traditional institution that played a significant role in Turkish customs and traditions. The bathing ritual involved a series of steps, including scrubbing with a rough mitt, massaging with soap, and rinsing off with cold water. The bathhouses were public spaces, but privacy was ensured by having separate areas for men and women. The Turkish bathhouse was more than just a place to cleanse the body; it was also a place to unwind, relax, and socialize. The communal nature of the bathhouse allowed for the exchange of ideas, news, and gossip, making it an important part of Turkish social life.
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