# Sustainable textile repurposing in Turkey

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sustainable-textile-repurposing-in-turkey
> Updated: 2026-10-31T07:09:30.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Efforts to promote sustainable fashion through textile repurposing have been observed in different regions of Turkey. In Ankara, tailor Ziya Pınarbaşı has gained attention for transforming discarded items, such as wall carpets, kilims, and old curtains, into custom garments like jackets and coats. His work focuses on preserving craftsmanship and recycling sentimental heirlooms.

In the Cizre district of Şırnak, entrepreneur İmran Bilgiç has established a workshop that transforms fabric waste from local tailors into wedding and engagement dresses. This enterprise employs 14 women and focuses on cleaning and reusing motifs and beads. The business has expanded from producing kaftans to bridal wear and has begun exporting products internationally.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-31: Cizre entrepreneur repurposes fabric waste into wedding dresses

In Cizre, Turkey, İmran Bilgiç runs a workshop that recycles fabric waste into wedding dresses, providing employment to 14 local women.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cizre-entrepreneur-repurposes-fabric-waste-into-wedding-dresses

### 2026-10-25: Artisans in Turkey repurpose textiles into wearable art

Ankara tailor Ziya Pınarbaşı is gaining popularity for upcycling old wall carpets, kilims, and curtains into unique, wearable fashion pieces.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/artisans-in-turkey-repurpose-textiles-into-wearable-art

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