İbrahim ERDEK

Dr. İbrahim ERDEK is a Lecturer at the Department of Traditional Turkish Arts, Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture at Sakarya University. His expertise focuses on traditional textile arts, regional carpet design, and cultural heritage preservation. He has conducted extensive research on Anatolian weaving techniques, particularly in Kütahya and Simav regions.

His research interests include documenting historical weaving patterns, natural dye applications, and the cultural significance of traditional textiles. ERDEK has published articles analyzing carpets from Çakmak Village and Simav, contributing to the understanding of regional weaving traditions. He also actively participates in international exhibitions and symposiums, such as the International Turkic Culture Symposium and SOS Terra MailArt.

ERDEK has authored books like Türk Kilimleri (2023) and Türk Halıcılığı Kitabı (2020), and leads research projects on Sakarya’s textile heritage. His academic contributions include organizing workshops, teaching courses on natural dyeing and regional weaving analysis, and curating exhibitions showcasing traditional Turkish arts.

• Awards: Mansiyon Award (2006) for cultural contribution
• Key Projects: Sakarya Textile Heritage Analysis (2024), Traditional Weaving Workshops