Description of clothing characteristics in Anatolian Armenians of the 19th century, its areas of use and applications that continue today

This research is carried out to determine what kind of differences there are in the Anatolian lands where Armenians preferred to live in the clothes, they used in the 19th century. B.C. Armenian history dating back to the 6th century began to live under the rule of the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century, after the Seljuk States. It has managed to have similar characteristics by intertwining with the people in the Anatolian lands where it is located. Armenians, who gained the attraction of many states due to their precious lands, gained talent in areas such as mining, craftsmanship, wood and stonework, handicrafts, and crafts due to the same precious lands. It is desired to investigate the differences they show with Anatolian clothes, as they are important in this regard and show a perfect harmony with the Anatolian people. Within the scope of this purpose, besides the literature research, qualitative analysis method is preferred and amateur and professional fashion experts who are important for the Turkish and Armenian society are interviewed. As a result of the research, it is observed that there is no significant difference in the clothes of the Anatolian Armenians and the Turkish people, on the contrary, the two societies influence each other and form a fashion mosaic. The clothing features and usage areas of shared clothing are very similar to the Anatolian people. There is a differentiation according to criteria such as men and women, bride and groom, funeral, or festival, but this is true for all Anatolian people rather than Armenians.