Bidspirit auction | AN OTTOMAN TALISMANIC SHIRT (TAWIZ

AN OTTOMAN TALISMANIC SHIRT (TAWIZ SHIRT) WITH QURANIC INSCRIPTIONS AND MAGIC SQUARES. - A finely printed and inscribed Ottoman talismanic shirt of traditional tunic form, densely decorated with Qur'anic verses, invocations, magic squares (wafq), geometric devices, medallions, and protective formulae arranged within numerous panels. The front and reverse are covered with intricate calligraphy and esoteric symbols, including circular talismanic diagrams, architectural motifs, and blocks of sacred text. Executed on natural cloth in brown and dark blue inks, the garment features multiple cartouches filled with Arabic script, numerical grids, and devotional inscriptions intended for spiritual protection. Such shirts were worn as protective garments and were believed to confer divine blessings, victory, healing, and protection from harm. H: Approximately 82cm L: Approximately 107cm