An Award-Winning Designer in Sustaining the Art of Silk Carpet Design And Weaving; Prose Has Came Up

Abstract

Silk textiles, which are our national cultural heritage, have an important place in traditional Turkish arts. Silk carpets are rare works that are called “Hereke Silk Carpets” in the world and still maintain the same magnificence and existence as a Turkish brand. Hereke carpets are very valuable among hand-woven carpets. The richness and variety of colors, motifs, meanings in these carpets, which are woven with fine silk and wool threads of high quality and after long efforts, are enormous. These weavings, which have around 100-400 knots per square centimeter, are completely handcrafted. It is possible to see samples in different sizes, from large-sized weavings to tiny weavings. There are products produced for different purposes, from prayer rugs to floor mats.

In this research, it is aimed to introduce Nesrin Türedi, an award-winning designer who continues the art of silk carpet weaving today, and her works. Since silk carpet weaving is one of the cornerstones of our intangible cultural heritage, it is important to identify and record cultural heritage bearers who are committed to this profession. Artist, T.R. He is the award-winning Silk carpet pattern designer of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and weaves many designs. He started this business by learning design programs in his own small workshop and has managed to produce large and original works over the years. He participated in carpet weaving workshops and did weaving and continued his job with great pleasure. Today, it is still woven and exported abroad.