2. subject
Classification
• Hanicrafts are very rich in variety in Turkey
• a scientific classification
• Functions, techniques, raw materials, districts
• Prof. Dr. Tevfik EŞBERK classified
handicrafts in terms of raw materials in 1939
• taking into account their functions
Classification of handicrafts
• Handicrafts made by using fibers as raw materials
• Handicrafts made by using trees as raw materials
• Handicrafts made by using stones as raw materials
• Handicrafts made by using earth as raw materials
• Handicrafts made by using metals as raw materials
• Handicrafts made by using leather and animal waste products as raw materials
• Handicrafts made by using thin branches, stalks, tree stripes as raw materials
• (Eşberk1939, Arlı 1990)
Classifications in terms of handicrafts’
other properties
• regions and geographical properties
• types of handicrafts’ items
• using areas
• techniques
When preparing assignments about handicrafts
• Information about raw materials, it’s
obtaining, characteristics and information about the district
• Used tools, and their properties
• Stages of making handicrafts’ items (step by step)
• Hand made items (variety, names, using areas etc.)
When preparing assignments about handicrafts
• Literature
• Oral interview with people living in the district
• Institutions dealing with handicrafts in the district
• Web sites of some institutions (ministry of culture and tourism, municipalities etc.)
