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The cultural heritage of thousands of years: handicrafts

Corum has a rich infrastructure with respect to handicrafts. Basket making, a living tradition, is the focal point for visitors with its various production techniques and types. Baskets made from willow and hazel trees are in great demand as gifts. Copper Work a tradition dating from ancient times is also among the popular folk arts of (Jorum. You will encounter Kargi Cloth, renowned throughout Anatolia, used in clothing, decoration and in gifts. There are also woven types such as lint, cotton, silk, and wool textiles. Saddle making is now mostly decorative with functional and mini motives.