Museum breathes life into old craftsmanship

TOKAT - Anadolu Agency

Professions that have slowly faded away to the ebb and flow of time, have been captured, brought to life, and celebrated by a museum in Tokat

‘There is a collective memory of this city and our job is to keep this culture alive, says Erbaa mayor Ahmet Yenihan. AA photos

Recently opened museum in the Black Sea province’s Tokat municipality seeks to put professions that have been said to be destined to be forgotten under the spotlight, remembering the individuals who worked in such professions. In this regard, artisans, for the most part will take a significant place in the museum’s exhibition.

The three-year Tokat City Museum in a sense preserves several professions that have been almost forgotten, including carpet makers, knife grinders, saddle makers, cobblers (shoemakers), tinsmiths and tobacco makers, all of which are typified in the museum’s collection. The museum receives many domestic as well as international tourists.

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