The Language of Colors
In the Ottoman Empire, the use of color was not random. Hierarchy and symbolism were dominant.
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- Red (Al): It is the color of dominance and Mars. It is frequently used in war flags and sultans' robes.
- Green: It is the color of Islam and nature (Venus/Jupiter).
- Black: Nobility and seriousness (Saturn).
These color codes reflected the wearer's current mood or intention (war, peace, mourning).
