YAMA

Swiss shingles and Turkish rugs

In contrast to Europe, there is still a very strong craft scene in Turkey. My project aims to connect and preserve traditions and bring them into the present. The aim is to create aesthetic, cross-cultural objects that convey a cosmopolitan and inclusive message and emphasize the social structures of craftsmanship.

The YAMA tapestry fulfills my goal of bringing the technique of shingling into the interior. The tapestry combines wooden shingles and carpet shingles from different knotting techniques and patterns into one image. The tapestry shows a variety of different styles such as Konya Sille, Milas, Karaman, Usak and Sumak-Azeni.

2024