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2 clusters · 8 sources · 4 days · First seen 18 days ago · Last updated 14 days ago

Turkish women entrepreneurship in traditional handicrafts

Overview

Women in various Turkish regions are utilizing traditional handicrafts to establish small businesses and preserve cultural heritage.

In Samsun and Çorum, artisans have transitioned from studying arts such as candle making, ebru, and mosaic work into running commercial enterprises. These businesses range from local workshops to international operations that supply government institutions and export products to multiple countries.

In Van, women are participating in specialized courses to learn leather craftsmanship. By repurposing discarded materials, they create modern functional items that incorporate historical motifs from the Urartu, Seljuk, and Ottoman periods, helping to preserve local traditions while contributing to family incomes.

Entities

Atakum · Elif Aydoğdu Akbal · Van · Çorum Municipality · Samsun

Timeline

14 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Women in Van preserve cultural heritage through leather craftsmanship
Women in Van, Turkey, are learning to upcycle old leather into modern accessories featuring ancient Urartu, Seljuk, and Ottoman motifs to preserve local cultural heritage.
18 days ago

[CULTURE] 6 sources
Turkish women transform traditional handicrafts into small businesses
Women in Turkey are transforming traditional handicrafts, such as candle making and mosaic art, into professional businesses and international trade opportunities.

Sources

avrupagazete.co.uk · corumhaber.net · gazetepusula.net · gazeterize.com · karsmanset.com · medyagazete.com · mersinhaber.com · sondakika.com