Uçetek Entari 19th century The entari, or robe, was the main element of womens dress in the Ottoman Empire, worn together with a chemise, or gömlek, and baggy trousers, or şalvar. The typical shape of the entari, a robe open down the front with long sleeves and triangular pieces added to each side of the skirt for added fullness remained consistent over a long period, with modifications in details of length, proportion, decoration and fabric choices dictated by changing taste. The garment illustrated here would have been at the height of fashion in the second quarter of the nineteenth century, with its exaggerated length, finely embroidered muslin fabric and elaborate trim. Made of a fine white muslin, perhaps imported from India, the all over embroidered design of floral sprigs, small bouquets in baskets and intertwined ribbon was executed before the garment was assembled. The neckline, sleeve openings, front and side openings and hem are all trimmed with an intricately knotted trim