Turkey's wedding customs: Kahramanmaraş wool washing and Kırısh papyon bridal cars

In Kahramanmaraş, families maintain a communal wool‑washing ritual that prepares wool for wedding bedding such as quilts, mattresses and pillows. Women gather weeks before the ceremony, wash the wool in streams, springs or wells, rinse, sun‑dry and card it, turning the work into a social gathering that strengthens neighbourhood ties.

In Kırısh, a new styling trend for wedding processions features papyon‑shaped decorations on the bridal car, with prices starting at 3,000 TL and rising to 3,500 TL depending on design details. Florist Serkan Erel reports growing demand for these décor, while handmade flower arrangements by Semra Dağlı are also popular, costing from 500 TL up to 5,000 TL based on materials and complexity. Both traditions highlight a broader move toward handcrafted, locally‑sourced wedding accessories in Turkey.