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Illustrations of Ottomans, Late 18th to early 19th century

Fenerci Mehmed Albumu
Topkapı Sarayı Müzesi (Topkapi Palace Museum) Ms. Ahmed III 3690

Kahya Kadin Cariyelerle

Housekeeper with Concubines
Enderun-i Hümayun Kâhya Kadini Cariyelerle, Palace Women's Steward with Concubines. Head of the female servants called kalfa in the palace. This person, who was the attendant of the harem, would conduct the ceremonies at weddings on official days. She is depicted with a pink robe and a silver-handled wand in her hand.
source: Osmanlı kıyafet albümleri (1770-1810) by Nurdan Küçükhasköylü