Traditional Handicrafts

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  Kütahya Traditional Needle Lace and Ayşe Gül

  October 03, 2024 Traditional Handicrafts

  Ayşe Gül and the Art of Needle Lace

  Ayşe Gül is a master instructor who has been teaching the art of needle lace for over 25 years and has created significant works in this field. Drawing inspiration from Kütahya’s rich cultural heritage, Gül blends needle lace with modern motifs, aiming to pass this art on to future generations. For Gül, needle lace is not just a handicraft but a lifestyle that embodies the roots of Turkish culture.

   

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  Kütahya Traditional Tile Art and Rıdvan Aşar

  October 03, 2024 Traditional Handicrafts

   

  Rıdvan Aşar and the Art of Tile and Ceramics in Kütahya

  Rıdvan Aşar is an experienced artist who brings the rich tile and ceramic art of Kütahya to the modern world. Inspired by İznik tiles, Aşar aims to pass this valuable art into the future by combining traditional techniques with modern interpretations. He continues his work with a mission to promote his art nationally and teach it to younger generations.

   

   

   

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  Kütahya Traditional Tile Art and Habibe Yaman

  October 03, 2024 Traditional Handicrafts

  Habibe Yaman and the Art of Tile and Ceramics in Kütahya

   

  Habibe Yaman is a master instructor who combines Kütahya’s traditional tile and ceramics art with modern interpretations. Reflecting the rich heritage of Turkish culture in her works, Yaman produces pieces that hold both aesthetic and historical significance. She continues her efforts with the mission of teaching this art to younger generations and passing it on to future ones.

   

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  Kütahya Traditional Hand-sewn Embroidery and Ayfer Aktaş

  October 03, 2024 Traditional Handicrafts

  Kütahya Traditional Embroidery and Ayfer Aktaş

  Ayfer Aktaş is a master instructor who keeps the traditional embroidery art of Kütahya alive. By blending hand and machine embroidery techniques, Aktaş carries the traces of the past into the future with modern touches, and for the past 15 years, she has been passing on the intricacies of this art to younger generations. Take a look at her works to explore Kütahya’s rich embroidery tradition.

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  Kütahya Traditional Silverworking and Sakin Yaman

  October 03, 2024 Traditional Handicrafts

  Silverworking in Kütahya and Sakin Yaman

  Sakin Yaman, one of the most important masters of silverworking in Kütahya, is a skilled instructor who successfully continues this art form and passes it on to younger generations. His works, enriched with traditional methods and motifs, reflect Kütahya's cultural heritage. For Yaman, silverworking is not just a craft but also an art that keeps Kütahya's cultural identity alive.

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