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Preservation of traditional Turkish arts

Overview

Artisans in Turkey are working to preserve traditional intangible cultural heritage through specialized instruction and practice.

In Izmir, Gülcan Ulu, a certified Bearer of Intangible Cultural Heritage, teaches the art of ebru painting. After mastering the craft in Istanbul, she now operates a workshop in Çiğli where she instructs students of various ages in techniques ranging from ‘battal ebru’ to complex floral patterns.

Similarly, in Erzurum, Bülent Yazıcı preserves the Seljuk and Ottoman-era wood art known as naht. A self-taught artisan who earned master trainer certification, Yazıcı has produced nearly 2,500 works and conducts courses through the Erzurum Metropolitan Municipality Vocational Training Courses to pass the intricate sawing techniques to younger generations.

Entities

Ministry of Culture and Tourism · Erzurum · Bülent Yazıcı · Istanbul · Erzurum Metropolitan Municipality

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Bülent Yazıcı preserves traditional naht wood art in Erzurum

    Artisan Bülent Yazıcı is preserving the traditional Seljuk and Ottoman wood art of naht in Erzurum, Turkey, by teaching the craft to new generations through vocational courses.

  2. 12 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Gülcan Ulu preserves traditional ebru art in Izmir

    Izmir-based artist Gülcan Ulu is preserving the traditional art of ebru by teaching students at her Çiğli workshop and exhibiting works to promote this unique cultural heritage.

Sources

avrupagazete.co.uk · cukurovagazetesi.com · haber16.com