Jelick
A traditional jelick... (courtesy of twarp.com)
Jelick (Turkish: yelek) is the bodice or vest of a Turkish woman's dress. The yelek is typically a sleeveless and collarless garment and usually has small pockets on the sides. Traditional yeleks are generally embroidered and made out of silk cloth as well as velvet and leather.
Historical use
The yelek was worn over a knee-length, white, sleeved under tunic called gömlek and somewhat loose trousers called şalvar wrapped by a decorative waist sash called kuşak. It was usually worn with a long gown called entari over it.
See also
- Vest
- Bodice
- Ottoman clothing
- Costumes of the Ottoman Empire