# Traditional Turkish tailoring and cultural heritage

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/traditional-turkish-tailoring-and-cultural-heritage
> Updated: 2026-08-15T08:50:55.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Traditional tailoring practices in Turkey face challenges regarding generational succession and changing fashion trends. In Adana, Abdullah Subakan has spent 44 years hand-crafting traditional wide-leg trousers known as shalwar, shipping garments to all 81 provinces despite reduced local demand caused by modern cuts and migration. Subakan emphasizes that “the trade must be preserved by future generations.”

Similarly, in the Söke district of Aydın, tailor Faruk Coşgun has spent 54 years producing garments that represent Yörük culture and the attire of the Aydın efeleri. While Coşgun has seen increased demand for handmade items due to local Yörük festivals, he shares the concern regarding the difficulty of finding apprentices to carry on the craft.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-15: Tailor Faruk Coşgun preserves Yörük culture through traditional clothing

Tailor Faruk Coşgun has spent 54 years in Aydın, Turkey, preserving Yörük culture by handcrafting traditional regional clothing and attire for Aydın efeleri.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tailor-faruk-cogun-preserves-yrk-culture-through-traditional-clothing

### 2026-07-27: Tailor Abdullah Subakan Preserves Adana's Traditional Shalwar Craft

Abdullah Subakan, a 59‑year‑old tailor from Adana, has spent 44 years hand‑making shalwar trousers, shipping them across Turkey while urging youth to preserve the craft.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tailor-abdullah-subakan-preserves-adanas-traditional-shalwar-craft

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