Tekke Collection

Dervishes Sharing a Meal, c.1720-c.1737. Creator: Jean Baptiste Vanmour
Dervishes Sharing a Meal, c.1720-c.1737

A married womans ceremonial robe of yellow silk with columns of stylised tulips
1767212 A married womans ceremonial robe of yellow silk with columns of stylised tulips and carnations (silk) by Turkish School

Comic Musician from Istanbul, Turkey, playing a Setar
Comical Singer and Musician from Istanbul, Turkey, playing a Setar. A Setar, Sehtar or Setouyeh is an ancient and gnostic instrument usually played at the gathering of dervishes most often held at

Two Tekke Turkoman rugs, c1800. From The Connoisseur Vol LXI, [Otto Limited, London, 1921]

Lady Setar player from Izmir, Turkey
Lady Musician from Izmir, Turkey, playing a Setar. A Setar, Sehtar or Setouyeh is an ancient and gnostic instrument usually played at the gathering of dervishes most often held at Khaneqahs

Aleppo, Syria, - Military Hospital & Theological College
Aleppo, Syria, - Cheik et Bakr Quarter, Military Hospital & Theological College. Date: circa 1910s

Ukraine. Yevpatoria. Dervish Tekke
Ukraine. Autonomous Republic of Crimea. Yevpatoria. Dervish Tekke monastery. 15th century. Exterior

Dervish Meeting House at Eskisehir, Turkey
Dervish Meeting House (Tekke) at Eskisehir, Turkey. In Latin it was known as Dorylaeum. Founded by the Phrygians in c.1000 BC

Dervish Meeting House - Thessaloniki, Greece
Dervish Tekke (Meeting House) on Rue Ignatia at Thessaloniki, Greece. Date: circa 1910s

Salonica - Dervish House - Greece
Tekke - Dervish Meeting House at Salonica, Greece

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"Discover the rich cultural heritage of the tekke, a symbol of tradition and spirituality. Adorned in a vibrant yellow silk robe embellished with stylized tulips, a married woman prepares for a ceremonial occasion. Meanwhile, in Istanbul, Turkey, a comic musician captivates audiences with his mesmerizing tunes played on the enchanting setar. Traveling back in time to the 1800s, two Tekke Turkoman rugs transport us to an era of exquisite craftsmanship and intricate designs. These masterpieces serve as testaments to the skillful hands that wove them. Venturing further east, we find ourselves in Aleppo, Syria - home to both a military hospital and theological college housed within the walls of a magnificent tekke. Here, knowledge intertwines with service as soldiers and scholars coexist under one roof. Journeying northward brings us to Ukraine's Yevpatoria where we encounter an awe-inspiring Dervish Tekke. Standing tall amidst its surroundings are multiple iterations of this sacred space – each one exuding tranquility and devotion. These Ukrainian tekketakees offer solace and enlightenment through their spiritual practices. As visitors step inside these hallowed halls filled with mysticism and prayerful chants echoing through its corridors. " Immerse yourself in the world of tekkes; witness their beauty across different cultures while appreciating their significance as centers for religious rituals or artistic expression.