Abstract:

Culture; It can be defined as the whole of material and moral values that are inherited from their ancestors, covering knowledge, art, morals, customs and traditions, all abilities and habits acquired by people from the society in which they live. Islik and cepkens, which are important elements of the culture, which are considered under the sub-title of clothing, which is a product of material culture, are the subject of the research. One of the most important indicators of our culture, the protection of islik and cepkens, transferring them to future generations, promoting them and keeping them alive are among the objectives. It is important to examine and document the islik and cepkens, which are worn out over time and face the danger of extinction, in terms of reflecting the characteristics of the period. The content of the study was taken from the traditional clothes islik and cepken samples in the Kırşehir Museum. The clothes were examined in terms of the material used, color, model, cut, sewing, lining, ornamentation and size properties in accordance with the observation slips created. Detailed photos were taken. By combining the information obtained with today's trends, one cepken was sewn. It is thought that this study will contribute to the promotion and survival of traditional clothing, which is an important part of Turkish clothing culture.

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