# Traditional craft preservation in Hatay

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/traditional-craft-preservation-in-hatay
> Updated: 2026-08-25T06:09:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The Hatay Metropolitan Municipality has initiated a training program in the Altınözü district to preserve the traditional art of Altınözü Cimemi. Organized under the Akademi Hatay and HAKİM projects, the course teaches technical production methods such as material preparation, weaving, and product design.

The initiative focuses on sustainability by upcycling wheat straw, a harvest byproduct, into traditional products. According to instructor Fatma Çapur, the program aims to ensure the continuity of this geographically indicated craft while providing participants with sustainable sources of income through local materials.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: Altınözü Cimemi craft preservation program launched in Hatay

Hatay Metropolitan Municipality is hosting training courses in Altınözü to preserve the traditional Cimemi craft by teaching participants to upcycle wheat straw into artisanal products for economic gain.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/altnz-cimemi-craft-preservation-program-launched-in-hatay

### 2026-08-16: Kastamonu traditional handicrafts showcased in Altınköy

Artisan Dilek Türkkan showcased traditional Kastamonu handicrafts, including the ancient 'tırnak bağı' knotting technique, at an event in Altınköy to preserve regional cultural heritage.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kastamonu-traditional-handicrafts-showcased-in-altnky

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