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Turkish retirees pursuing agricultural and artisanal careers

Overview

Retirees in various Turkish provinces are transitioning from previous careers into specialized agricultural and artisanal ventures.

In Bilecik, former industrial workers are utilizing government support to establish niche farming operations. In the Pazaryeri district, Mehmet Demir, a former textile worker, utilized a 50 percent grant from the “Blueberry Production Expansion Project” to plant 5,000 saplings on 18 decares of land. His operation incorporates modern irrigation and solar power, with an expected yield of 6 tons this year and long-term goals to exceed 20 tons. In Bozüyük, İlhan Emir, a former factory worker, has transitioned to lavender cultivation on inherited land in Karaağaç village. Working with his wife, he uses distillation to produce lavender oil, room scents, and car fragrances, having recently secured a trademark for their products.

In Bursa, Aliye Zorlu, a 58-year-old retired preschool teacher in the Orhaneli district, has developed a craft business centered on gourd cultivation and upcycling. She creates decorative items, such as illuminated lamps, silk cocoon trays, and knitted baskets. Her work involves intricate techniques like burning designs into gourds and hand-embroidery, including a month-long project depicting Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. Zorlu also repurposes discarded lace into jewelry and emphasizes the preservation of cultural heritage by incorporating vintage furniture and textiles into her lifestyle.

Entities

Aliye Zorlu · Bursa · Orhaneli · Bilecik · Mehmet Demir

Timeline

  1. 21 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Retired teacher Aliye Zorlu turns upcycling into a craft business

    Retired teacher Aliye Zorlu in Bursa, Turkey, has turned her hobby of upcycling waste materials and growing gourds into a craft business, creating unique art and decorative items.

  2. 27 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Bursa retiree turns gourd cultivation and recycling into craft business

    Retired teacher Aliye Zorlu in Bursa, Turkey, creates and sells decorative crafts using homegrown gourds and recycled materials to preserve traditional culture.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Bilecik retirees transition from industrial labor to specialized agriculture

    Retirees in Bilecik, Turkey, are finding new livelihoods through specialized agriculture, including blueberry farming and lavender oil production.

Sources

ekonomist.com.tr · finans.mynet.com · haber1.com · i-moto.com.tw · isca.org.sg · karar.com · medyaege.com.tr · medyagazete.com · yenisafak.com · yorumla.net

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