Diyarbakır is a city famous for its rich traditional handicrafts and rug weaving tradition.

Cavit Satıcı has been trading hand-woven rugs and carpets in Diyarbakır for over 30 years.

As this art from ancient times began to disappear, Satıcı turned to coppersmithing and is trying to keep alive the cultural value of both old rugs and traditional coppersmithing.

Hand-woven rug and carpet trade

Cavit Satıcı stepped into the traditional hand-woven rug and carpet trade in Diyarbakır years ago.

Satıcı, who grew up in this business, gained in-depth knowledge of the priceless value and texture of hand-woven rugs.

However, today, with modern technology and machine production, the number of hand-woven rugs and rugs has decreased.

New Direction: Coppersmithing

Although interest in hand-woven carpets and rugs has begun to decline due to developing technology and machinery, Satıcı continues to keep Diyarbakır’s craft tradition alive by turning to a traditional craft such as coppersmithing.