The culture in the Ottoman Empire is rich and lavish. They have a wealth of hand crafted goods from swords to rugs to jewelry. Additionally, their access to great empires to their East and to their West means that they have influences pouring in from these places as well.
One of the most noted entertainments of the day is that of the meddah. A meddah is a storyteller who performs and recites great prose and poems to those assembled in coffee houses. Some of the best meddah have learned to incorporate musical instruments into their performances! With a rise in popularity of shadow theater in China, some meddah are even using these shadow puppets in their own storytelling as well.