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Mehmet Said Fenni Efendi Museum showcases Turkish-Islamic art in Yozgat
The Mehmet Said Fenni Efendi Museum of Calligraphy and Manuscripts in Yozgat, Turkey, showcases the heritage of Turkish-Islamic art. Located in the Aşağınohutlu neighborhood, the museum is housed in a mansion dedicated to the 19th-century polymath Mehmet Said Fenni Efendi, who was a poet, calligrapher, and engraver.
The museum features approximately 350 works, including notable examples of ‘Gubari’ calligraphy. These intricate pieces are written on grains of rice using microscopic materials such as fox whiskers and bee needles.
According to museum staff, the facility was opened in February 2026 by Yozgat Mayor Dr. Kazım Arslan, with guidance from calligrapher Mahmud Şahin. The museum serves as a cultural tourism hub for the region, preserving traditional arts for both local and international visitors.
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Kazım Arslan · Mahmud Şahin · Mehmet Said Fenni Efendi · Mehmet Said Fenni Efendi Museum · Yozgat
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The collection includes Gubari calligraphy written on grains of rice using micro materials like fox whiskers and bee needles. www.karsmanset.com · yerkoyhabergazetesi.com · www.ilerigazetesi.com.tr
- [● 2 SOURCES] The museum was opened in February 2026 by Yozgat Mayor Dr. Kazım Arslan under the consultancy of Calligrapher Mahmud Şahin. www.karsmanset.com · www.ilerigazetesi.com.tr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The museum displays approximately 350 works. www.karsmanset.com · yerkoyhabergazetesi.com · www.ilerigazetesi.com.tr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The museum bears the name of a significant figure from Yozgat. www.karsmanset.com · yerkoyhabergazetesi.com · www.ilerigazetesi.com.tr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Mehmet Said Fenni Efendi was a 19th-century poet, calligrapher, and engraver. www.karsmanset.com · yerkoyhabergazetesi.com · www.ilerigazetesi.com.tr