WHO'S WHO IN TURKISH CULTURE AND ART
Muharrem Savaş
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Style of Art |
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Master craftsman / hand weaver |
Branch of Art |
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Diyarbakır silk weaving (Puşi) |
Art Profile |
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Muharrem Savaş was born in Diyarbakır in 1936 and finished primary school. He began working when he was 9 years old. After becoming a master craftsman, he trained over 15 young craftsmen. They went to Germany and Holland to work at textile factories. Savaş has woven Puşi textiles for 63 years. He continues to teach weaving at his workshop. |
City |
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Diyarbakır |
Country |
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Turkey |
Phone |
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0412. 228 14 59 |
Preferred Lang. |
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Turkish |
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