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The talismanic shirt is a special type of garment, particularly worn during the Ottoman period by sultans, members of the royal family, and high-ranking state officials. It was believed to hold religious, symbolic, and protective meanings. These shirts were inscribed with verses from the Qur’an, prayers, vefk (geometric talismanic symbols), and symbolic motifs. They were thought to be imbued with talismans that protected the wearer from unseen evils, dangers in battle, or illnesses. Historical B