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Tradition

Throughout Antalya, you can find crafts that have been passed down through generations for centuries. Each craft, whether made for hobby or commercial purposes, reflects the region's traditions. To help preserve these crafts and support the local community, consider buying handmade items.

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Weaving

Antalya

Weaving

In Belek, carpets woven with local patterns commonly use the “weft-faced and sparse motif cicim” technique. The base uses uniform threads, while thicker threads create a raised effect in the patterns. Handwoven cicim prayer rugs are prime examples of this technique. Besides fine kilims, this weaving method is also applied to other products like carpet cushions, bags, saddlebags, sacks and pouches.

Muratpaşa, Antalya

Tinning

Tinning is the process of coating copper items with tin to extend their usability. Closely linked to the art of copper, tinning has declined with the advent of new materials. However, this craft is still kept alive by travelling tinners in Antalya, particularly in Elmalı district centre, Muratpaşa district and Demirciler Çarşısı.

Muratpaşa, Antalya

Tinning

Tinning is the process of coating copper items with tin to extend their usability. Closely linked to the art of copper, tinning has declined with the advent of new materials. However, this craft is still kept alive by travelling tinners in Antalya, particularly in Elmalı district centre, Muratpaşa district and Demirciler Çarşısı.

Muratpaşa, Antalya

Blacksmithing

Muratpaşa, Antalya

Blacksmithing

Blacksmithing, which involves heating and shaping iron, is one of the important traditional crafts still practiced today. To witness this craft and support local artisans, you should visit Demirciler Çarşısı in the Muratpaşa district. Blacksmithing is also maintained in the districts of Korkuteli, Elmalı, İbradı and Ormana neighbourhood.

Alanya

Groud Crafting

Gourd crafting typically uses gourds with a wide base and narrow neck. As an annual plant, gourds are grown in many parts of Anatolia. Gourd crafts have a wide range of uses, from musical instruments and baby rattles to pitchers and decorative items. Recently, they have also been used as pots and chandeliers. Gourd crafting is particularly common in Alanya.

Alanya

Groud Crafting

Gourd crafting typically uses gourds with a wide base and narrow neck. As an annual plant, gourds are grown in many parts of Anatolia. Gourd crafts have a wide range of uses, from musical instruments and baby rattles to pitchers and decorative items. Recently, they have also been used as pots and chandeliers. Gourd crafting is particularly common in Alanya.

Elmalı & Kumluca, Antalya

Knife Making

Antalya is renowned for producing knives using traditional methods. The knife-making craft in Antalya’s Elmalı, Kumluca and Serik districts provides essential tools like bread knives, butcher knives and fruit knives for daily use.