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Kemaliye Door Knockers

Kemaliye Door Knockers

(655 words)
July 14, 2026

Kemaliye door knockers are metal architectural elements used within the context of traditional residential architecture in the Kemaliye district of Erzincan province (historically known as Eğin). These knockers are regarded not only as functional components but also as cultural indicators linked to local architectural sensibilities and social norms. Official documents and academic studies define Kemaliye door knockers as traditional structural elements. Türk Patent ve Marka Kurumu. “Kemaliye Kap

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Devran Karataş

Devran Karataş

Atã Thingyan Festival

Atã Thingyan Festival

(786 words)
July 14, 2026

Thingyan (officially Atā Thingyan), is the traditional Water Festival of the New Year in Myanmar. One of the country’s oldest and most widespread cultural events, the festival centers on the themes of purification, renewal, and social unity as the new year begins. For the people of Myanmar, Thingyan is not merely a calendrical transition but a collective cultural practice symbolizing the symbolic cleansing from the negativity of the past year and preparation for a fresh start. In this sense, the

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Fatma Fırat

Fatma Fırat

Shab-i Arus

Shab-i Arus

(8426 words)
July 6, 2026

Şeb-i Arûs, refers to the ceremonies held annually on the anniversary of Mevlânâ Celâleddîn-i Rûmî’s death on Sunday, 17 December 1273 in Konya. Initially centered in Konya, these ceremonies have evolved over time into both a Sufi commemorative ritual and a cultural event of national and international scale.Ertan Özçoban, “Türkiye'de Kültür Turizminin Yabancı Ziyaretçilerin İslam Algısı Üzerindeki Etkileri: Şeb-i Arus Örneği” (Doktora Tezi, Ankara Üniversitesi, 2018), s. 11. ">【1】 Etymologica

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Onur Çolak

Onur Çolak

Antep İşi Embroidery

Antep İşi Embroidery

(1040 words)
July 6, 2026

Antep İşi Embroidery is a type of embroidery unique to the Gaziantep region, created by pulling and counting threads from the fabric. Traditional Antep İşi is worked in white, yellow, and cream threads on white or cream fabric, while Colorful Antep İşi is enriched with threads of various colors using susma and ajur techniques. Designs are inspired by nature, geometric shapes, carpet and kilim motifs, and figurative elements. Each piece is individualized by the creativity of the artisan, resultin

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Elif Laçin

Elif Laçin