In the series "The Magnificent Century" we see many beauties from the Sultan's harem. The actresses selected for these roles are distinguished by a slender figure and pretty faces. But what were the actual beauty standards for girls of that time?
1. According to the Koran, it is forbidden to pluck eyebrows, so many believe that girls with thick and even fused eyebrows were valued in the harem. But in fact, we know that it was girls of Slavic blood with blond hair and discreet eyebrows that were popular among the sultans.
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2. The girls wrapped themselves in a blanket entirely, leaving only the line of the eyes. And that is why this line was of great importance. The eyes were brightly colored with natural cosmetics of that century.
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3. To keep the skin soft and smooth, the girls resorted to various tricks. They removed hair from her and rubbed with natural scrubs.
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4. It is impossible to say for sure, girls with what figure were valued in the harem, because each sultan had his own taste. For example, Sultan Ibrahim was dominated by very fat concubines. But we can definitely say that very thin girls were considered sick and were not accepted into the harem.
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5. They also did not take girls with narrow hips as concubines. It was believed that the wider the hips, the easier a woman will endure childbirth.
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6. Before admitting the concubines to the harem, they were carefully examined by a doctor. Outwardly stunted girls were eliminated.
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