Bartın Work Wirebreaking

Registration / Legal StatusRegistered GI Product

Protection TypeProtected Geographical Indication (PGI)

Registration Number125

Registration DateInvalid Date

Registered ByBartın Kültür ve Turizm Müdürlüğü

TURKPATENT Product GroupHalılar, kilimler ve dokumalar dışında kalan el sanatı ürünleri

Product Story, Production Method & Cultural Heritage

Silver and gold wires are broken with nails without using scissors and embroidered with star motifs on cheesecloth and silk fabric.

History: The unique Turkish embroidery art that has been decorating the dowry chests of Bartın ladies since the 17th century.