Evliya Çelebi Seyahatnamesine göre 17. Yüzyıl Osmanlı Kadınları

Abstract

Evliya Celebi, the 17th-century Ottoman traveler, left 10 volume long travelogue behind with insights about places he visits. The depictions include the names, customs, economic conditions, linguistic information, and many other aspects of the people and land of the places. With their appearance, names, roles, and behaviors, the women were no exception in Evliya's depiction. Piety was a significant aspect that Evliya dealt with. When the women were not visible, or the society was segregated in terms of gender, he showed his appreciation by praising women's morals. While the women were seen in public frequently, he was disappointed. This study argues that Evliya's depiction of pious women who never go out derives from his imagination of the ideal woman, Rabi'a al-Adawiyya. This imagination is thanks to Evliya's status and background, which can be summarized as pious, patriot, and loyal to the Ottoman palace.