# Eskişehir traditional craft industry challenges

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/eskiehir-traditional-craft-industry-challenges
> Updated: 2026-09-08T08:15:24.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

In Eskişehir, a long-time shoe repairer, Murat Çalışkan, has reported a significant shift in the industry driven by changing consumer habits. He notes a decline in the preference for leather footwear in favor of sports and fabric shoes, which are often harder to repair and more prone to deformation.

Çalışkan advises consumers to prioritize leather products for better durability and foot health, noting that many modern fabric shoes are low-quality imports that cannot be easily mended. He also warns against washing shoes in washing machines, stating that the agitation can damage the lining and shrink the product, effectively ruining it.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Eskişehir shoe repairer warns of shift toward non-repairable footwear

A shoe repairer in Eskişehir warns that the rise in sports and fabric footwear is changing the industry, advising consumers to choose durable leather over low-quality, hard-to-repair alternatives.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eskiehir-shoe-repairer-warns-of-shift-toward-non-repairable-footwear

### 2026-08-20: Eskişehir tailor shifts to alterations due to declining fabric quality

Eskişehir tailor Yaşar Kemal has stopped sewing new clothes to focus on alterations due to the declining quality of modern polyester and nylon fabrics.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eskiehir-tailor-shifts-to-alterations-due-to-declining-fabric-quality

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