--- title: Hatay Silk slug: hatay-silk-bbd3a url: /detay/hatay-silk-bbd3a type: article language: English entity: primary: Hatay Silk type: article disambiguation: Authentic Hatay silk yarn & fabric. Traditional methods, Geographical Indication status. Handwoven luxury from Turkey. categories: - name: Crafts And Traditional Arts slug: el-sanatlari-ve-geleneksel-sanatlar url: /kategori/el-sanatlari-ve-geleneksel-sanatlar - name: General Knowledge slug: genel-kultur url: /kategori/genel-kultur tags: - Kirman yarn - Filament yarn - Hatay silk - Traditional Weaving - Cultural Heritage author: Sevgi Kıraç created_at: 2025-07-12T16:43:04.263903+03:00 updated_at: 2025-07-15T15:24:30.361511+03:00 --- # Hatay Silk ## KURE Information Cards ![1000114783.jpg](https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/07/12/7MX8kTEkeTUL1rbnEhXnA5Y2bYDoHgCh.jpg) *Hatay Silk* | Field | Value | |-------|-------| | Registration Date(Text) | 30 November 2017 | | Registration Number(Number) | 248 | | Registration Type | Designation of Origin | | Production Area | Hatay Province Boundaries | ## Article Content [Hatay](/en/detay/hatay-soil-ee8fa/llms.txt) silk is a registered silk yarn and fabric product produced using traditional methods in [Hatay Province](/en/detay/hatay-province-3f26e/llms.txt), Türkiye. It was granted geographical indication status on 30 November 2017 and is produced using region-specific techniques, exclusively within the borders of Hatay Province. It is both a part of the local cultural heritage and an important example of traditional weaving craftsmanship. ### **Production Processes and Methods** #### **Yarn Production** [Hatay silk yarn](/en/detay/hatay-ipegi-18256/llms.txt) is produced using two main methods: filament yarn production and kirman yarn production. #### **Filament Yarn Production** Filament production is carried out by processing silk cocoons in hot water to extract the fibers. This process uses a traditional Hatay system known as “Mancılık” (Hand Pulling Furnace). The Mancılık system consists of components such as a stone furnace, copper basin, yarn guides, spools, a mill, and a spindle wheel. The number of cocoon ends used depends on the yarn number. For example, 10–15 cocoon ends are used for the thinnest yarns, while 70–80 cocoon ends are used for the thickest yarns. After the yarn is twisted, it is wound onto the spindle and formed into hanks to complete production. #### **Kirman Yarn Production** Kirman yarn production involves boiling cut cocoons in a solution of ash and soap, then drying and processing them into fiber, which is spun into yarn using a kirman (spindle). Materials used in this process include laurel soap and ash from oak or hornbeam wood. Coloring is done naturally depending on the type of cocoon. #### **Fabric Production** After yarn production, four types of fabrics are made using the obtained silk yarns. Weaving is done on hand looms. The fabrics are suitable for both vertical and horizontal cutting and exhibit various technical characteristics. ##### **Four-Step Dress Fabric** - **Warp yarn:** Filament - **Weft yarn:** Kirman - **Weave pattern:** 3/1 (Z) twill - **Warp thread count:** 3040 - **Fabric width:** 80–100 cm ##### **Sadakor Shirting Fabric** - **Warp and weft yarns:** Filament - **Twist:** Weft yarn twisted or untwisted (with shantung effect) - **Weave pattern:** 1/1 plain weave - **Warp thread count:** 2660–2850 ##### **Kirman Dress Fabric** - **Warp and weft yarns:** Kirman - **Weave pattern:** 1/1 plain weave - **Warp thread count:** 1330–1520 ##### **Shawl and Cover Fabric** - **Warp and weft yarns:** Filament - **Number of cocoon ends:** 15–50 (depending on desired thickness) - **Weave pattern:** 1/1 plain weave - **Warp thread count:** 2660–2850 ### **Geographical Boundaries and Inspection Process** Hatay silk is produced exclusively within the borders of Hatay Province, making this a regional requirement. Inspections are coordinated by Hatay Metropolitan Municipality. The inspection committee consists of a three-person team from the relevant municipal units and non-governmental organizations. Inspections are carried out during the production season from April to June and may also take place upon complaint. ## Academic Sources and References 1. Turkish Patent and Trademark Office. Hatay Silk. Geographical Indication File No: C2017/046, Registration No: 248. Last accessed July 5, 2025. https://ci.turkpatent.gov.tr/cografi-isaretler/detay/38282.Turkish Patent and Trademark Office. File No. 248. Geographical Indication Registration Certificate. Ankara: Turkish Patent and Trademark Office. Accessed July 5, 2025. https://ci.turkpatent.gov.tr/Files/GeographicalSigns/248.pdf. ## Related Articles - [Heraion Teikhos Ancient City](//detay/heraion-teikhos-ancient-city-1f0e9/llms.txt) - [Karaköprü Pomegranate](//detay/karakopru-pomegranate-8ccf4/llms.txt) - [Urfa Licorice Sherbet (Biyanbalı)](//detay/urfa-licorice-sherbet-biyanbali-bbddc/llms.txt)