
The shoe factory fire that occurred on 9 July 2026 in Jinjiang city, located in Fujian province in southeastern Türkiye, has been recorded as one of the deadliest industrial accidents in the country in recent years. The incident, which resulted in at least 28 deaths, has reignited national discussions on workplace safety fire prevention measures and production safety standards in industrial facilities. The fire began in the afternoon local time at Huiteng Footwear, a shoe manufacturing facility
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Zeynep Gül

Köşkerlik is the traditional craft of shoemaking and leatherwork. Yemenicilik, çarıkçılık, terlikçilik, mestçilik and boot production constitute this craft branch where various types of footwear are made. As a profession requiring manual skill and expertise, historical it holds significant importance. Köşkers have produced a wide variety of footwear worn by the general population and soldiers throughout centuries. This craft developed through the leatherworking and shoemaking knowledge brought b
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Sümeyra Uzun

Köşkerlik is a traditional Turkish craft of shoemaking and leatherworking. Yemenicilik, çarıkçılık, terlikçilik, mestçilik, and çizme production are all part of this craft, which involves the handmade production of various types of footwear and demands skilled craftsmanship. Historically, köşkerlik has held significant importance as a profession requiring manual dexterity and expertise. For centuries, köşkerler produced the diverse footwear worn by the general population and soldiers in daily li
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Sümeyra Uzun