THE HISTORY OF SILK 

                                AND 

        TURKISH  SILK POUCHES 

                               WITH                                               TURKISH MOTIVES 

SILK: Silk is a natural protein fiber, some forms of which can be woven into textiles. The protein fiber of silk is composed mainly of fibroin and is produced by certain insect larvae to form cocoons. The best-known silk is obtained from the cocoons of the larvae of the mulberry silkworm. The shimmering appearance of silk is due to the triangular prism-like structure of the silk fibre, which allows silk cloth to refract incoming light at different angles, thus producing different colors.

The pouch is one of the most used and necessary items in daily life, especially coins.

Bags with a suitable form for this purpose are called  “Kise-Kese” in Ottoman Turkish means small, bags, containers, organizer as pocket money bag. A figure holding a purse in the painting of a Turkmen dressed under the influence is seen in miniatures. Central Asian women knew Chinese needles, embroidery with gold and silver wire, embroidery, antep embroidery, In some examples from Middle Asia they say ‘’ kızlar çikin çiknedi’’ which means ‘’Girls embroider’’In some Turkish Miniature examples we can see girls are using gold and silver wires to weave silk fabric. From these narratives, one can understand Turkish women are skilled and dexterous in embroidering.There are many traditional motifs and patterns in weaving products in our country. These patterns and motifs from the past to the present have special meanings and names. These patterns and motifs express the weaving type, social status, wishes, desires, expectations, beliefs, marriage, singleness, migration, disaster, sadness, joy, worry, happiness, longing and expectations, love, separation, wishes .

Vatra Oltenasca represents another area of the Romanian space deeply impregnated with customs, which preserved both the local specificity and the influences from other areas, the latter fitting harmoniously into the new context. And this time, the traditional costume is a testimony of the popular Romanian genius, proven by the mastery with which the raw materials are processed, by the techniques of joining the pieces, but also by the organization of the ornamental and decorative elements. In the area of Olten there are specific notes depending on the area, thus Mehedinţi, Vâlcea, Gorj, Dolj, Olt are constituted as individualized units based on the criteria stated earlier

                               TRADITIONAL COSTUME

The History of Felt

And

Turkish Felts With Turkish Motives

Felt:

Sheep, goat, camel, rabbit, etc. felt, which is the name given to the coarse, thick fabric made by rolling and beating the fleece and feather of animals such as sheep, goat, camel, rabbit, etc., has taken place in the life of human beings throughout history with artistic use as well as its use due to need.

Geography has been the most fundamental shaping factor since the beginning of human history. The characteristics of societies that distinguish them from others and make them privileged, from social life to politics, from economy to culture, are a gift of geography. It is possible to consider geography primarily with its guiding effect on the settlement preferences of societies. The most obvious effects of geography on mankind are the communities forced to nomadism by the desert in Arabia and to establish city-states in Greece, which lacked unity, by the mountainous terrain. Likewise, the steppes of Central Asia formed the basis of the nomadic lifestyle of the ancient Turks due to geography and climate conditions.

Turks are one of the nations that have had the greatest impact on the course of world history in political, socio-cultural and economic terms. In particular, thanks to the mobility they gained thanks to the taming of the horse, they left the steppes of Central Asia and showed activity in many geographies. While travelling long distances with their horses, their houses made of felt were always with them and protected them from the cold of winter and the heat of summer. The connection between the Turks and felt tents has continued despite their transition to settled life and has even survived until today.

Turkish felt examples:

Paraffin It's good for beginners because it melts quickly, is inexpensive, easily colored and fragrant. However, it should be noted that the chemicals released when this wax is melted can be irritating to some people.
 Soy wax is becoming more and more popular as it is made from soybeans, is fairly easy to clean, and is easy to use. It is also environmentally friendly. Beeswax is completely natural and has air purification properties; but it doesn't hold the smell and color that well.