Kastamonu Lace Museum

Kastamonu Lace Museum is a thematic museum established in 2012 within Kastamonu University to document the tradition of Turkish handicrafts. The museum focuses particularly on lace, embroidery, wood carving, and textile handicrafts unique to the Kastamonu region.

The museum was initiated by the Faculty of Fine Arts and Design at Kastamonu University with the aim of contributing to both academic research and the preservation of cultural heritage. Transmitting regional handicrafts to future generations is one of its core missions.

The museum is located within the Kastamonu University campus. It features exhibition halls and workshop sections as well as infrastructure to host temporary exhibitions. Guided tours and activity spaces are also available for visitors.

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The museum’s collection includes hand-woven lace, Kastamonu-specific embroidery, needlework and crochet examples, traditional garments, and decorated textile products. Additionally, regional craft items such as copper engraving, wood carving, wire bending, and leather ornamentation are also on display.

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The museum encourages the practical application of handicraft knowledge by organizing hands-on workshops for students and the public. It also serves as an exhibition and promotion platform for local producers. The museum holds significant archival value in the fields of art history, ethnography, and traditional crafts.