An apprenticeship project: Silversmithing in Kapalıçarşı (the Grand Bazaar

A groundbreaking apprenticeship project reveals how traditional silversmithing techniques from Istanbul's Grand Bazaar can inspire contemporary product design, while also offering craftspeople new opportunities for innovation. By pairing industrial design students with local artisans, the study demonstrated a mutually beneficial exchange between craft knowledge and modern design principles. This approach not only preserves heritage skills but also redefines their role in today’s creative economy, challenging conventional notions of tradition and craftsmanship.

Tarcan, B., & Cox, A. T. (2019). An apprenticeship project: Silversmithing in Kapalıçarşı (the Grand Bazaar. Craft Research, 10(1), 91–119. https://doi.org/10.1386/crre.10.1.91_1