By: Pınar Ceylan

The article reevaluates the concept of a “consumer revolution” within the context of the Ottoman Empire, challenging traditional narratives that primarily focus on Western Europe. It analyzes changes in consumption patterns, the availability of goods, and the social and economic factors that influenced consumer behavior in the Ottoman context. By exploring the influx of new goods, the role of trade networks, and the impact of cultural exchanges, the article argues for a more nuanced understanding of consumption and material culture in the Ottoman Empire. It contributes to the broader debate on the global dimensions of consumer revolutions and the ways in which non-Western societies engaged with and contributed to global consumer culture.