Shawl Shepik Fabric

Registration / Legal StatusRegistered GI Product

Protection TypeProtected Geographical Indication (PGI)

Registration Number1240

Registration DateInvalid Date

Registered ByEruh Belediyesi

TURKPATENT Product GroupDokumalar

Product Story, Production Method & Cultural Heritage

An authentic fabric that is made by hand-spun angora goat wool, coloring it with root dyes, beating and weaving in 10 different stages on narrow shuttle hand looms, and keeping it cool in summer and warm in winter.

History: 3000-year-old heritage of weaving art, known as the clothing of Mesopotamian kings and lords.

Production Method: Mohair wool is used, it is felted by beating in hot water and woven on traditional looms.