Whirling Dervishes – Sema
What is Sema dance?
Sema literally means universe. The dance focuses on the inner spirit; a way to connect with God or feel the presence of Him all around. The dervishes wear conical hats, white tunics , short jackets and dervish leather shoes (Kamarchin).
Dervish shoes are handcrafted from calfskin leather. It is indoor shoes worn by whirling dervishes in the whirling show.
