Silver Jewellery

Reflecting a Rich Cultural Heritage Combined With Modern Innovative Designs...

Turkey has a long history of silver craftmanship including classical products of bygone days and current silver products which are very popular export items.

The art of gold and silver jewellery has an important place in traditional Turkish metal working. According to the findings being evaluated from archeological excavations, the art of telkari has been an old tradition in Turkey since the 15 th century.

Telkari handicraftmanship is a jewellery decoration. It is also named vav working . Telkari which has a special place in traditional handicrafts, is a symbol of the decoration concept of Turkish culture, excellence and elegance.

MardinMidyat, AnkaraBeypazarı and Trabzon are the most important centers for the Telkari handcrafted production in Turkey.

Today, Turkish silver jewellry manufacturers are creating modern and decorative pieces of silver art by using a combination of ancient and modern technologies, ancient and contemporary designs with high quality finishing.

Exports

 

The total Turkish handicraft and giftware exports totalled US $ 438 million in 2007. Handmade, lead crystal glasses and handmade carpets had the largest share in exports.

The next largest product groups in the exports were silver jewelry; hand made lead crystal tableware and bells, statuettes and other decorative articles made of ordinary metals; decorative objects made of precious metals, imitation jewelry and copper tableware and decorative objects.

Turkish Handicraft and Giftware Exports (2006) Unit: US $

Source: Undersecretariat for Foreign Trade