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The craft of copper manufacturing and hand-embellishment in Erzincan is recognized as an integral traditional art form deeply embedded within the historical, cultural, and economic dynamics of the region. As a distinctive branch within the Anatolian metalworking heritage, this craft embodies unique technical and aesthetic characteristics, acquiring a singular identity through its localized production techniques and characteristic motif repertoire. In Erzincan, coppersmithing represents a multidi

Kavaklıdere copper repoussé is a traditional craft with deep historical roots in the Kavaklıdere district of Muğla province, characterized by the manual shaping of copper sheets and the engraving of original motifs upon them. This handicraft is applied to the production of both utilitarian items—such as güğüm, ibrik, kazan, tepsi, sini, and dığan—and decorative objects—including çerez tavası and süs ibriği. The craft evolved from the copperworking tradition brought to the region by nomadic group