
The SEKA Paper Museum has been organized upon the industrial heritage of the İzmit SEKA Paper Factory, which was one of the first and most comprehensive industrial establishments founded in the field of paper production in Turkey. The museum is a corporate memory and exhibition area documenting both the historical development of the factory and the social and cultural uses of paper.Establishment and Historical BackgroundStudies towards modern paper production in Turkey began in the 1920s, and in
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Melahat Pamuk

Manuscript work culture refers to an ecosystem encompassing not only written texts but also the entire process from their creation to their preservation. Throughout this process, the production, writing, decoration, binding, and preservation of manuscripts such as required every stage stage to involve different areas of expertise and professional groups. These craftsmen and artists involved in manuscript production did not merely fulfill a practical function; they also contributed significantly
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Burak Enes

A palimpsest on is a writing surface on which the original text has been erased to allow for a second writing, yet traces of the original text remain faintly visible parchment or on other writing surfaces. In antiquity, parchment was made from the skin of lamb, calf, or kid and served as an expensive writing material that was not always readily available. Once used, these parchments were not discarded but reused for new writings by removing the original text from the surface savings. The origina
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The term “filigran” entered Turkish from the Italian word “filigrana”. This word is derived from the Latin words “filum” (thread) and “granum” (grain) and refers to fine translucent patterns on paper. In English, this term is known as “watermark” (water mark) and is associated with a original technique used in paper production involving technical.DefinitionFiligran consists of patterns created during paper production by metal molds or wires embedded in the papermaking screen. Production during t
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In the Islamic world, forgery has consistently appeared as a phenomenon, both in early periods and in subsequent centuries. Manuscript works have witnessed forgery in various forms, particularly in hat art, book collecting, and religious texts.Works produced by master calligraphers through transcription and copying serve as guides for students." image-alternate="" image-element-format="right">Forgery in Early Manuscript WorksA phenomenon indicating that forgery was known from the early days o
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Burak Enes

Paper is a thin material made from plant fibers. It is used for writing, drawing, printing books, and packaging. It appears in every aspect of daily life and facilitates communication. Paper is also an indispensable tool for creative projects and handicrafts. It serves as the fundamental medium for information sharing among humans.The History of PaperPaper was first produced in China and later spread across the world. Thanks to paper, humans gained the ability to store and share information. Thi
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İbrahim Filiz

Paper quality is a technical term that determines the content structure, physical properties, and suitability for use of the paper used in printed materials. In the publishing industry, the term “paper” refers to the cellulose content, fillers, whiteness, and surface texture used in paper production. Its surface is rough, it wears out easily, and it is not suitable for long-term use. Short-lived printed materials (test books, advertising brochures, promotional publications, publicly distributed
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