Mevlevi Dervishes and Fishermen, Istanbul, Turkey
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Mevlevi Dervishes and Fishermen, Istanbul, Turkey
Mevlevi Dervishes and Fishermen, Istanbul, Turkey Date: 1897
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1897 Constantinople Darwesh Dervich Derviches Dervish Dervishes Fisherman Fishermen Fruchtermann Istanbul Lighting Mevlevi Moon Moonlight Moonlit Nightime Whirling Ottoman
EDITORS COMMENTS
This postcard, dated 1897, transports us back in time to the enchanting shores of Istanbul, Constantinople during the late Ottoman Empire. The moonlit night scene unfolds before us, with the silvery glow casting an ethereal light over the serene waters of the Bosphorus. In the foreground, a group of Mevlevi Dervishes, also known as the 'Whirling Dervishes,' perform their mesmerizing dance, their colorful costumes and spinning movements creating a hypnotic spectacle. The Mevlevi Order, a Sufi Muslim brotherhood, is renowned for its unique spiritual practice of whirling, which represents the journey of the soul towards the divine. The dance is believed to bring the dervishes closer to God, as they seek enlightenment and inner peace. In the background, fishermen can be seen casting their nets into the calm waters, their lanterns illuminating the night, adding to the tranquil atmosphere. The harmony between the spiritual and the practical, the mystical and the mundane, is a testament to the rich cultural tapestry of Istanbul during this period. Max Fruchtermann, a renowned German photographer, captured this moment in history, preserving it for future generations to appreciate the beauty and complexity of the Ottoman Empire. This postcard is a rare glimpse into the past, offering us a window into a world that has long since passed, yet continues to captivate and inspire us.
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