#Gulsah Hatun

[awkward-sultana]

Magnificent Century + Costumes in 1.17: The Double Joy

#Muhteşem Yüzyıl #Magnificent Century #mcedit #Muhtesem Yuzyil #weloveperioddrama #perioddramaedit #Hurrem Sultan #period drama #The Double Joy #historical drama #Mahidevran Sultan #Nigar Kalfa #Hatice Sultan #Hafsa Sultan #costumeedit #costumes #costume drama #Almost Every Costume Per Episode #Sadika Hatun #Daye Hatun #Gulsah Hatun #Awkward-Sultana

[magnificentlyreused]

This brown and blue striped kaftan was first worn by as Hürrem Sultan in the sixteenth episode of the first season of Magnificent Century. It was worn again by Gülşah Hatun in the third episode of the third season. The kaftan is used again on an unnamed harem member in the thirtieth and Emine Hatun in the fourtieth episode of the same season. The kaftan was seen again on Şehzade Mehmed's wet nurse in the thirty-first episode of the fourth season.

The kaftan was slightly altered by moving the buttons to the right to create a new asymmetrical closure before it was worn again by Topal Pasha's mistress in the second episode of the second season of Magnificent Century: Kösem.

#Muhteşem Yüzyıl #Muhteşem Yüzyıl: Kösem #Magnificent Century #Magnificent Century Kösem #Magnificent Century Kosem #period drama #costume drama #historical drama #Hürrem Sultan #Hurrem Sultan #Gülşah Hatun #Gulsah Hatun #Emine Hatun #Unnamed Harem Members #Unnamed Istanbul Citizens #reused costumes #recycled costumes

[garnetbutterflysblog]

My heart is going out for Mahidevran here. Of course, she doesn’t want to admit that Suleiman refuses to touch her in the biblical sense. She is still in love with this man. Her pride is wounded enough already. I mean, Suleiman is completely justified in not wanting to sleep with her but, she has also been given false hope by those around her.

And now, as a woman who struggled (and considering she’s in her mid-20s at most, still struggling) with infertility, is being confronted with this rumor of being pregnant when she can’t be for multiple reasons. You can’t convince me she’s not still mourning her lost child. And yes, I’m using “child” because that was a wanted pregnancy. This is ripping open that wound and pouring a mixture of salt and lemon juice inside.

And now she has to endure a pelvic exam then the disappointment of the people she holds dear. To Hafsa’s credit, she does try to comfort her afterwards but I don’t think that can erase how excited Hafsa was for Mahidevran to be pregnant and how in her mind it was a foregone conclusion despite Mahidevran and Hatice’s attempts to caution her. Those words of comfort have to just ring hollow after hearing Hafsa’s excitement.

And Hürrem visiting afterwards was petty. I mean, Hürrem almost produces asexually she gets pregnant so easily. One night is all it takes for her. I mean, Mahidevran did gloat about visiting Suleiman to Hürrem on numerous occasions for sheer pettiness but two wrongs don’t make a right. At least, she faked sympathy and acted like she didn’t want to announce her own pregnancy in front of Mahidevran.

#magnificent century #muhteşem yüzyıl #mahidevran sultan #hafsa sultan #gulsah hatun #Gulshah hatun #suleiman the magnificent #sultan suleyman #queue #1x16 #hatice sultan

[mc-critical]

I'm principally not on the Mahidevran x Gülşah ship train (I even dare say I'm actually firmly against it in the context of the series, because their whole dynamic reveals the worst, most toxic sides of both of them in that tense environment), but every time I rewatch the scene where Mahi lays the poison in front of Gülşah and her first words literally are: "Gülşah, do you love me?", I always half-jokingly imagine her answering: "But of course, Sultana, I'm gay for you!".

#i feel like i'm on rakia today i'm SO sorry for this amhgghttffg #i'm not that serious here truly #because the meaning of mahi's line is way way less cordial in context #it's a test of loyalty amidst a risky and desperate decision mahi's about to take #she didn't know whether even to trust gülşah in this dangerous yet necessary in mahi's eyes endeavor #this is what i mean when i say that she trusted her in S02 more than it S01 which IMO is weak af writing #but i get that this line maaay sound kinda suggestive for a viewer who has no context whatsoever #anyway mahidevran and gülşah's dynamic *is* very interesting in all its toxicity and i love analyzing it #but still i don't ship them #magnificent century #muhteşem yüzyıl #muhtesem yuzyil #mahidevran sultan #gulsah hatun #*in S01

[julyzaa]

Whenever i feel down i just watch Daye Hatun slap Gülşah Kalfa, and it always makes me feel better.

The drama, the fabric moving with the elegance of someone dancing, and then just the Slap.

For context:

#magnificent century #daye hatun #gülşah kalfa #gulsah kalfa #nigar kalfa #daye my beloved #Youtube

[ottomanladies]

𝙤𝙩𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙨 : Mehmed II

#history #historyedit #ottoman history #gulbahar hatun #cicek hatun #sitti mukrime hatun #gulsah hatun #anna hatun #hatice hatun #helena hatun #maria gattilusio #*consorts

[muhtesemyuzyilcostume]

Hatuns promo pics part 3

#costume drama #every episode #costume #muhtesem yuzyil #magnificent century #every hatun costume #rana hatun #Ayse hatun #rümeysa hatun #Fatma hatun #dilsah hatun #gulsah hatun #gulnihal hatun #fidan kalfa #Sadika hatun #hatuns

[kookooki]

so this is how gulsah dies huh 😭 did not expect it

#muhteşem yüzyıl #magnificent century #gulsah hatun #nigar kalfa

[malitasoledad]

Fatih - Bolum 4

#my gifs #gif by me #fatih #Fatih Sultan Mehmet #fatih dizisi #Sultan Mehmet #Zuleyha #Gülbahar Hatun #Çiçek Hatun #sehzade bayezid #Sehzade Mustafa #Gevher Sultan #dilyar #Gulsah Hatun #Alma Terzic #Mehmet Akif Alakurt #Seda Akman #Gamze Özçelik #Salih Bademci #Birkan Sokullu #Hande Soral #Müjde Uzman

[reallifesultanas]

Family of Mehed II.

#mehmed ii #gülbahar hatun #gülbahar #gulbahar #sitti mükrime hatun #sitti mükrime #mükrime #sitti #sitti mukrime hatun #çiçek hatun #çiçek #cicek hatun #gülşah hatun #gülşah #gulsah #gulshah #anna hatun #helena hatun #hatice hatun #gevherhan hatun #gevherhan #bayezid ii #mustafa #cem #sultan cem

[awkward-sultana]

Magnificent Century + Costumes in 1.11: Huge Disappointment

#Muhteşem Yüzyıl #Magnificent Century #mcedit #Muhtesem Yuzyil #weloveperioddrama #perioddramaedit #period drama #historical drama #Huge Disappointment #Hurrem Sultan #Mahidevran Sultan #Hatice Sultan #costumeedit #costumes #costume drama #Hafsa Sultan #Gulnihal Hatun #Nigar Kalfa #Gulsah Hatun #Daye Hatun #Ayse Hatun

[magnificentlyreused]

This green gold dress was first worn by Gülşah Hatun in Magnificent Century. After her exit from the show, it was used again four in the third season. First on an unnamed harem member in the twenty-first episode, then on a guest of Hatice Sultan in the following episode as well as on Rakel Hatun and lastly on another unnamed harem member in the thirty-sixth episode.

#Magnificent Century #Muhteşem Yüzyıl #period drama #costume drama #historical drama #Gülşah Hatun #Gulsah Hatun #Unnamed Harem Members #Unnamed Istanbul Citizens #Rakel Hatun #reused costumes #recycled costumes

[garnetbutterflysblog]

Gulsah isn’t terribly smart considering she doesn’t realize that Nigar can’t avenge herself (at least directly) on Mahidevran. Mahi is essentially untouchable as the mother of Mustafa and a favorite (former technically but as far as the harem knows, Mahi gets called to the private chamber). She got away with poisoning a pregnant favorite (she and Sumbul pieced it together, no one can convince me otherwise). Why would she get punished for having Nigar assaulted if she got away with sending poison to Suleiman’s table? Mahidevran is too protected but Gulsah, the pawn, is fair game.

Why do I foresee that a lot of innocent, traumatized, kidnapped women are going to die from being used as pawns by the sultanas?

#magnificent century #muhteşem yüzyıl #mahidevran sultan #gulsah hatun #nigar kalfa

[mc-critical]

I can tell you adore Mahidevran, so I need to ask. Between all of her kalfas (Gulsah, Fatma, Fidan, Diana/Fahriye), who did you prefer and who do you think she had the strongest relationship with?

Ahh, yes, I adore her so much! 😊 Thank you for the question, because I find this topic very interesting and I've always wanted to cover it. (that's why, along with my favourite relationship, I'll go through them all.)

The relationships Mahidevran had with her kalfas/servants are consistently determined by boundless loyalty and ability to be relied on in every case. And that's normal, because it's what's expected in the system and her role as a sultana where every mistake has the chance to put you in a dangerous position, even if it's out of your sole control. However, these relationships evolve as she evolves in many different ways and I don't feel she treats her servants all that badly as the fanbase makes it out to be at times. They play a role in humanizing her just like her other positive relationships and she has her fair share of soft moments with them.

My vote for Mahidevran's best relationship with a kalfa (also my personal favourite character of the bunch) goes to Fidan. She represents the best of Mahidevran's newfound calmness and levity in later seasons - it's perhaps her most "mellow" relationship. It's also the most prominent one since Gülşah, which adds even more points. Mahidevran and Fidan get closer with time. First they didn't have much of a base where she was in Hürrem's party at first (though she still shared more scenes with Gül Aga than her) and then Gülşah and Fatma overshadowed her role, but afterwards it was clear how much they respected and trusted each other. The loyal aspect of such relationship certainly played the strongest with Fidan - while following Mahidevran's every order and always doing her duties faithfully without a second thought, she was this devoted to Mahidevran to the point I feel a part of her shared her principles for following tradition (as seen with both Fatma and Ayşe Hatun) and didn't want to leave her when she was in poverty and offered her to leave herself in order to find a better life. Fidan loved Mahidevran so much she assured her she didn't have any fault in E105 and asked her how did she forgive Hürrem after everything. Mahidevran hasn't really been that cordial with her servants for a long time, that's why Fidan was such a big step for her: she finally found one who would be always by her side, one she could fully trust and share everything with. And Mahidevran knew it well, especially by the end of S03 and the whole S04: she entrusted her to be her baş kalfa until the end, Fidan was the only one who knew about her plan for Mehmet,  they both went to the woman who gave the fortune amulet for Mustafa in E123. They worked together and it showed, in more harmony than Mahidevran's other relationships of this kind. They complemented each other so well with their gained and present emotional maturity. There barely were problems between them, except for them disagreeing about Rumeysa in E96 and some moments where Fidan made grave mistakes (like losing the trails of the spy in E78). Fidan knew Mahidevran well, being aware and sympathetic of all her experiences, while demanding respect for her of the others in the harem in a way that doesn't harm her. Fidan is the servant Mahidevran has been the most lenient to, while demanding the necessary amount of loyalty.

Admittedly, I find Mahidevran's relationship with Gülşah interesting, in spite of its toxicity. They begin with years of experience together and it's perhaps the relationship where Mahidevran expresses her vulnerability and desires most openly, at least at first. Gülşah is clearly dedicated to her sultana, even if in a very unhealthy way: she ties Mahidevran's wishes to her own to the point what Gülşah wants automatically becomes what Mahidevran needs in her eyes, no matter that her mistress may tell her the opposite. Gülşah's excuse is always that she does everything for her sultana's own good, but she actually clings to her selfish impulses more often than not. When Mahidevran told her numerous times not to act against Hürrem, Gülşah felt she must at all costs do so, even in secret, when she was the one offended, knowing that Mahidevran may not want it now, but that life would be better for them both when it's done anyway. And it's a pattern that is followed with many actions of Gülşah's before and afterwards, making the loyalty to Mahidevran disappear more and more, without Gülşah actually realizing it. I get why she would want to go for this stuff: outside of Mahidevran, Gülşah doesn't have anyone, really - she's usually mocked in the harem by Nigar, Sümbül, Gül and even Şeker Aga or Daye later alike. Her serving Mahidevran may be her only solace not only in terms of existence (that's why she felt so helpless when Mahi finally showed her the door), but also in terms of status and respect, hence even when she makes up stuff or does something wrong, she feels it may up their duty to respect her, as much as it may even Mahidevran's odds against Hürrem. But what Gülşah actually ends up doing isn't at all helpful and only does more harm and brings more trouble than it's worth. That's why I feel Mahidevran should've shown her the door even earlier. That's why Gülşah "goes too far away from her role" and it all causes more suffering both for her and Mahidevran.

Mahidevran, in her part, cares about Gülşah a lot, though, and I felt it's namely that care, that strive of Gülşah's to make things right so many times, the reminder of the long time she served her and Mahidevran's need to feel less alone, for someone to listen and share her worries with when problems occur (which is more in S01 than in S02, but still) what made her to keep her for this much time, despite that she was certainly aware of the fact that Gülşah may cause her problems. An interesting thing I found on rewatch is that Mahidevran didn't trust her as much early on as she trusted, say, Fidan or Fatma, seen by how hesitant she was to even give her the task to poison Hürrem. (or is that also because of Mahidevran's own uncertainty of the whole thing that the wish of seeing Hürrem's end ultimately prevailed over? Eh, maybe both.) She also consistently asked her was she sure about what she has heard or seen, she read through her moods quickly, managing to realize when she messed up (or wasn't fine in general) in E23, along with having suspicions in E58 etc. - maybe they had issues in Manisa, too, but they magnified by thousand in Topkapi, going beyond Mahidevran's every expectation or doubt. Mahidevran's most negative traits in Topkapi often manifested through Gülşah: shifting the blame to her and her alone in the poison situation, beating her up in E23, letting her stress and anger out on her, which was a big episode for her. But at the same time, Mahidevran vouched for Gülşah more than anyone- she didn't want to give her up even in her biggest crime in E23, she was so glad when she was back in E09, she usually turned to her first when good things were happening. It's like Gülşah was supposed to be the one next to her, but after a certain point, Mahidevran kept her only because of narrative stagnation when she trusted her in S02 much more than she did in S01 before her biggest screwup. They both weren't a good influence on each other overall. It was a necessary relationship for Mahidevran's story, but she's much better off without her. Gülşah also did a part in triggering Mahidevran's worst instincts in acting in tense situations and it's even worse that except for one case, she was always rightfully harsh even when she went too far: Gülşah's obsession for her triggered her own worst character traits as much as it did her best ones. The situation with Gülşah in E23 is probably what caused Mahidevran to seem more closed off with servants aside from Fidan when it came to showing as much care and letting them near her.

I see Mahidevran's relationship with Fatma as more mixed: while she appreciated her loyalty as she said in E81 and realized that it would've been better for her to leave the harem after little Süleiman's death before she got worse, there were times when both of them were at odds. Fatma was probably the biggest offender of the side of Mahidevran's that is closing herself off I mentioned above (along with her getting carried away in her own power and victory while ruling the harem in S02): she didn't appreciate Fatma "biting off more than she could chew" and going maybe too far with her ambition for Mustafa in her eyes. She also had several other problems with her: she wasn't okay with Fatma neglecting her child. She, as a keeper of tradition, wasn't okay with her complaining about Helena. She rightfully wasn't okay with her crying and complaining that could harm the baby in her belly. She was still willing to sacrifice her in a point of no return to prevent Mustafa from marrying Helena when reasoning with him didn't work. Mahidevran sure appreciated what Fatma did for her, kept her by her side when she ruled the harem (yes, she did that also because of Fatma's stunt with the concubine that had to go to Mustafa, but still, Fatma's loyalty was also a reason.) and cared for her wellbeing, but it felt like Fatma was never truly in her complete favor, Mahidevran never truly opened up to her the way she could with others. She had to always keep an eye on her and keep her in check. It certainly was a better relationship than with Gülşah, Fatma was definitely doing her job very well and she and Mahidevran still had nice moments that contrasted with her strictness here, but it still wasn't the best.

Diana started out in a very promising manner and it was a very unusual start for Mahidevran herself, as well: Diana is both rebellious, yet loyal and honest; and that honesty in her eyes caused Mahidevran to believe her even though she, for all Mahi knew, could've lied about did she steal the money from the concubine or not anyway. Mahidevran could discard the usual scolding for causing strife in the harem when the one who caused it showed loyalty. Mahidevran valued that Diana was merely following her duties, even though it was why her plan for Helena went wrong, which is an indicator of her character development: showing her progression in reaction once she could pull herself together and move forward and was being overally more collected and patient. (she wouldn't have reacted like this in S01/2) Diana was in the position of a servant who was slowly winning Mahidevran's favor time and time again to the point Mahi began fully trusting her to do a dangerous task. It all began to falter once she was sent to Topkapi, though: it seemed like Diana and Mahi didn't keep in touch that much (the message in E90 aside) due to the risky circumstances and Şah Sultan's interference and once she became Fahriye Kalfa, she ultimately became much more devoted to Hürrem than she ever was to Mahidevran. It's like the loyalty to Mahidevran had no ground to stand on anymore, hence Mahidevran couldn't trust her anymore and them parting ways. I admit I didn't like the direction the writers took Diana to, in spite of its inevitability: she lost nearly everything that made her so interesting to begin with and was hardly that involved in the story anymore; it's saddening when she had such a solid foundation. I have a soft spot for this foundation: it was an amazing start for Mahidevran's new "life chapter" and it helped soften her up when we went forward for Fidan, too. 

#magnificent century #muhteşem yüzyıl #muhtesem yuzyil #mahidevran sultan #fidan hatun #gulsah hatun #fatma hatun #diana #fahriye kalfa #ask #nurbanu-baffo

[ibrahimnerde]

Who’s your favorite between Fahriye and Nigar kalfa. Between Afife and Daye hatun like character analysis?

I have a soft spot for Fahriye kalfa/hatun but will choose Nigar. Fahriye is amazing, strong and loyal that’s why I have a soft spot for her. My problem is that she starts to lack personality when the show continues. I love how how she switched sides from Mahi to Hurrem , not that because I generally love Hurrem, but also it show that Fahriye isn’t just mindless kalfa that obeys her sultana ( mahi) without thinking. Even if Fahriye betrayed Hurrem not Mahi I’d still love her. Fahriye tho starts being bland like everyone else , yeah still brave and strong, but lost what made her unique. It is not about loyalty because Sumbul agha is loyal to Hurrem but he still has his own presence that makes him memorable.

That’s why I basically stand with Nigar Kalfa. Ik she was delusional with her love for Ibrahim but can we put that aside? Nigar is a great example of nailing the system but not being engulfed by it. She is her own person, she chooses who to serve and who to leave for good. She has her own views. For example, she viewed Mahidevran to be weak that’s why she never supported her despite the fact that logically Mahidevran is more beneficial, she is the mother of the very promising prince, the ideal consort of SS that is loved and supported by the royal family. One would ask why Nigar wouldn’t be supporting her or at least trying to get on her good side,right? They didn’t click , Nigar didn’t see the potential and maybe Gulsah’s presence made it harder so Nigar never tried but again when Mahi was fed up with Gulsah Nigar didn’t try to take her place in fact forced Mahi to make Valide promote her position. Nigar is very opportunistic and will make the most out of what she has. Unlike harem servants , Nigar didn’t serve only one person for the long run. As long as she is benefiting she’ll serve. Something @astrangechoiceoffavourites pointed out to me that Nigar wasn’t killed at the end, she killed herself. That just shows she was her own person and her life is not controlled by them.

Between the wet mothers I love both Daye and Afife can’t choose between them.

Afife hatun is your ideal wet mother. She is very neat , fair and dutiful. She doesn’t serve anyone specifically she is there to assert the system. If she is loyal then she is loyal to the system and traditions. Despite being strict and firm, she is also loving and understanding. One of the sane characters actually. She changes her previous ideas about Hurrem , tries to be more understanding and appreciates the love Hurrem and SS have for each other. Unfortunately, her character wasn’t used enough in the rest of the show. My heart shattered at her death tho…

Daye hatun wayy different that Afife with some similarities. Both are strict and firm about the laws and the rules , unlike Afife tho, Daye’s loyalty is personal with Valide sultan not just because she is the harem ruler but because she is devoted to Ayse Hafsa sultan. She is devoted to the person more than the position. Daye only “betrayed” Valide in some situation , giving Leo’s notebook to Hurrem, when Hurrem was lost in the forest and lastly when they burned Hurrem’s face. Actually these “betrayals” were beneficial to Valide at last. Daye realized Hurrem is innocent so why break SS heart over something that didn’t happen? In the two other situations Daye knew if she didn’t step in Valide would be blamed for it cause who else would try to get rid of Hurrem without fearing the consequences? She wasn’t being un-loyal to valide , she was saving her even if it meant going against valide’s will.

The only time she was not loyal is when she kept Nigar’s secret. Daye hatun keeping the secret shows that she is much more than Valide’s servant. Throughout this period she had an internal conflict between being the loyal servant and the mother figure for Nigar. At last she’ll kill herself because no matter how much we see from Daye the person, she doesn’t find a purpose for her life when Valide is dead. She probably lived her whole life devoted to Valide, very unhealthy devotion that when valide dies , life in Daye’s eyes doesn’t have a meaning anymore.Specially since guilt is eating her up because she didn’t tell valide the truth about Nigar sooner.

Honestly, Daye’s character shows are interesting side of how these slaves’ life were fucked up. They are abducted and are forced into obedience till they inherently start loving and devoting themselves for their oppressors. Ik Valide didn’t kidnap Daye herself it is just that she contributes in this fucked up system. Ik a lot of people question Daye’s or Sumbul agha’s morality but honestly who’s gonna be moral after going through all of this? They didn’t choose the system they tried to survive and live. I have a lot to say about Sumbul but not now.

#muhteşem yüzyıl #magnificent century #nigar kalfa #Fahriye kalfa #Daye hatun #afife hatun #slave life #my heart shattered when they deid #rip

[idledigression]

CALLING HER CLAUDE VON RIEGAN’S MAMA.

Got inspired from some  Remzi Tuskiran ‘s portrait of Gulsah Hatun of the Ottoman Empire.

Some spoiler(?) below:

I don’t believe Judith to be related to him, but possibly his mother’s bff due to his relationship with Fodlan & Almyra. 

Since mom is from house Riegen, tried to keep some alliance tidbits with the image (color, antlers, puffy sleeves). Fortunately my reference was gorgeous and she even had GREEN EYES and a thing for emeralds. +__+ She’d make a beautiful MIL. LOL

May be I’ll try drawing the dad, but I reeeeeally suck at drawing men. On another note, I love Clip Studio, used it for the FIRST TIME EVER cause of a summer sale. Love itttt where have you been in my life.

#fe3h #Fire Emblem Three Houses #claude von riegan #golden deer #claude's mom #clip studio ex