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Katı’ art is a traditional decorative art form in which written text and motifs drawn on paper or leather are carved or cut with sharp tools and then adhered onto another surface. Known in Turkish as “kâğıt oyma” (paper carving), this art is referred to in Arabic as “kat’ı,” a term also used during the Ottoman period.Katı’ art holds an important place among traditional Turkish arts and was particularly employed to enhance the aesthetic value of manuscript bindings.HistoryThe origins of katı’ art

The Living Museum of Beypazarı, established on 23 April 2007 by educator and cultural scientist Dr. Zehra Sema Demir, is recognized as the pioneer of applied museology in Türkiye. Dr. Demir founded this museum with the aim of reviving preserving and transmitting the tangible and intangible elements of Anatolian culture to future generations. Since its opening, the museum has not only displayed artifacts but has also functioned as a platform enabling visitors to actively participate in cultural e

Sadrettin Özçimi (1955, Konya) is an artist active in the fields of Turkish music and traditional arts. He has engaged in ney performance, ebru art, and rosary making. He served for many years with the Istanbul State Classical Turkish Music Choir and has participated in concerts and educational activities both within Türkiye and abroad.Youth and EducationChildhood and YouthSadrettin Özçimi was born in Konya in 1955. His father, Fevzi Özçimi, was a student of Sadettin Kaynak and Münir Dede. Due t

Durağan mahraması is a traditional textile art originating from the Durağan district of Sinop, rooted in a long-standing local hand-weaving tradition. In the past, these fabrics, woven by women in nearly every household, were used as towels or waistbands; however, production has declined over time due to technological advancements and changing living conditions. Today, the craft is being preserved through limited home-based production and courses offered by the Sinop Public Education Center and

Maturity Institutes are educational and production institutions in Türkiye that operate to preserve, develop, and transmit traditional Turkish crafts and clothing culture to future generations. These institutions operate on a workshop-based structure, integrating research, design, production, and promotion processes. By combining traditional arts with contemporary design approaches, the institutes conduct work toward the sustainability of cultural heritage and continue production activities in a

Ebru is an art form created by transferring colors, which float and blend together on the surface of a thickened liquid prepared with kitre, in such a way that the pigments remain on the surface. In this unique art, masters have demonstrated great skill not only in producing patterns such as waves, ripples, and veins on paper but also in creating ornamental designs, flowers like carnations and tulips.When examining the origins of Ebru, the term derives from the Persian word “ebr,” meaning “cloud