Carpet and Pottery Factory Demonstration

Pottery has been a traditional culture in Cappadocia for thousands of years and this tradition dates back to Hitite Civilization. Throughout history, human beings have been creative by using the resources provided by the soil for their own benefit in everyday life. For centuries, locals have taken this clay and used traditional ancient pottery wheels to make various items such as wine jugs, cooking utensils and souvenirs. Pottery master will tell you the history of the pottery and its stages and show you how it was made with old techniques. Then, you can wear your local skirt and experience pottery making. Carpet is one of the most important decorative items in the art history of the Turks. Its origins go back to ancient times for aesthetic purposes and covering the floor to make it warm. During the workshop tour, information is given about the tradition of carpet weaving in Turkey, its history, weaving techniques, root dyes, wool types, obtaining silk from silk cocoons.