Feshane Ottoman Clothing and Sufi Museum

The "Feshane Ottoman Clothing and Sufi Museum" is a museum located in the Eyüp district of Istanbul, Turkey. It is scheduled to open in 2023 following restoration work initiated by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality in 2018.

The museum is situated in Feshane, which was historically a complex used for the production of the fez, a type of headgear, during the Ottoman period. Feshane was established during the reign of Sultan Mahmud II to produce fezzes for the military after the disbandment of the Janissary Corps and the establishment of a modern army.

The museum will exhibit clothing from the Ottoman period, artifacts related to Sufi culture, and information about the history of Feshane. Among the clothing to be displayed are the garments of sultans, statesmen, soldiers, and ordinary citizens. The artifacts related to Sufi culture will include manuscripts, religious books, miniatures, and items acquired through auctions.

The museum will serve as an important cultural center for visitors interested in Ottoman history and culture. It is considered a significant asset reflecting the historical and cultural richness of Istanbul.

According to a statement by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality regarding the museum's opening, it is expected to make a significant contribution to Istanbul's cultural tourism. The statement also emphasizes the museum's role in preserving and passing on Ottoman history and culture to future generations.

The exact opening date of the museum has not been finalized, but it is planned to open towards the end of 2023.