Change and Transformation of Functions in Turkey’s Felt Objects

This study analyses felt and the practice of felting from geography Turkey, as a way to explore felt’s function in material culture. Felting is method craft making that consists compressing fibres (wool or other). Felt, (in Turkish “keçe”) can be defined outcome product process. However, keçe represents more than just cloth textile. It was an important part daily life for instance among nomads who produced their necessities felt. For study, first, I introduce some products Turkey. Afterwards, share processes results field through observations interviews conducted with feltmakers Tire region Then analysis research study. Nowadays found another range accessories artistic works, such decorational products, hair bands, slippers, vase, tumbler, hats. While commonly used functions carrying, moving; today, other materials are these functions. Therefore, objects perceived bought rather modern Nevertheless, still representation identities. Although considered have lost its value, context argue shifted new contexts. Through different functionalities being tools self-expressions/communication, has similar value current