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Felting is a craft that involves the production of items through the felting of natural fibers such as sheep’s wool. Those who practice this trade are called felt master or feltmaker. Feltmaking is an ancient craft that extends from the steppes of Central Asia to the hans, bazaars, and village squares of Anatolia.Felt is a traditional textile material formed when wool fibers adhere to one another under the influence of moisture, heat, and pressure, resulting in a non-woven surface. Originating i

Mutaflık is a traditional textile craft whose primary raw material is goat hair. The term “muytab,” derived from Persian words “mu” (hair) and “tab” (weaver), evolved over time into “mutaf” and came to denote both the artisan and the product. This term settled in meaning “something woven from goat hair” or “a man who weaves and sells goods from hair.” This craftsperson group, known locally as “mutaf” or “mutafçı,” was recorded in Ottoman archives as “muytap esnafı.” Products such as belleme, pay

Chirikçılık (woodturning / haratlık) is a traditional craft with historical roots extending to ancient times, based on woodworking. This profession, initially developed in connection with textile production, gradually evolved into the art of woodturning and was used to produce a wide variety of items ranging from household goods to toys.The term “çıkırık” refers to a hand-cranked wheel used for spinning yarn; chirikçılık, on the other hand, denotes the skill of craftsmen engaged in the productio