Workers do textile work at the Erzurum Maturation Institute in Erzurum, Türkiye, on April 25, 2025. Erzurum, a province in northeastern Türkiye, has a long-standing tradition of wool weaving. Since the 1850s, Ehram, a finely spun wool fabric, has become a renowned local specialty. The production of Ehram involves multiple intricate processes. Initially utilized for women's garments, it has since been adapted for a variety of accessories, including handbags and belts. In recent years, the local government has actively promoted and supported the transmission and training of this textile craft to create more employment opportunities. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)
A worker twists wool into thread at the Erzurum Maturation Institute in Erzurum, Türkiye, on April 25, 2025. Erzurum, a province in northeastern Türkiye, has a long-standing tradition of wool weaving. Since the 1850s, Ehram, a finely spun wool fabric, has become a renowned local specialty. The production of Ehram involves multiple intricate processes. Initially utilized for women's garments, it has since been adapted for a variety of accessories, including handbags and belts. In recent years, the local government has actively promoted and supported the transmission and training of this textile craft to create more employment opportunities. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)
A worker does textile work at the Erzurum Maturation Institute in Erzurum, Türkiye, on April 25, 2025. Erzurum, a province in northeastern Türkiye, has a long-standing tradition of wool weaving. Since the 1850s, Ehram, a finely spun wool fabric, has become a renowned local specialty. The production of Ehram involves multiple intricate processes. Initially utilized for women's garments, it has since been adapted for a variety of accessories, including handbags and belts. In recent years, the local government has actively promoted and supported the transmission and training of this textile craft to create more employment opportunities. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)
A worker embroiders on an Ehram product at the Erzurum Maturation Institute in Erzurum, Türkiye, on April 25, 2025. Erzurum, a province in northeastern Türkiye, has a long-standing tradition of wool weaving. Since the 1850s, Ehram, a finely spun wool fabric, has become a renowned local specialty. The production of Ehram involves multiple intricate processes. Initially utilized for women's garments, it has since been adapted for a variety of accessories, including handbags and belts. In recent years, the local government has actively promoted and supported the transmission and training of this textile craft to create more employment opportunities. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)
A worker does textile work at the Erzurum Maturation Institute in Erzurum, Türkiye, on April 25, 2025. Erzurum, a province in northeastern Türkiye, has a long-standing tradition of wool weaving. Since the 1850s, Ehram, a finely spun wool fabric, has become a renowned local specialty. The production of Ehram involves multiple intricate processes. Initially utilized for women's garments, it has since been adapted for a variety of accessories, including handbags and belts. In recent years, the local government has actively promoted and supported the transmission and training of this textile craft to create more employment opportunities. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)
This photo taken on April 25, 2025 shows raw materials of wool at the Erzurum Maturation Institute in Erzurum, Türkiye. Erzurum, a province in northeastern Türkiye, has a long-standing tradition of wool weaving. Since the 1850s, Ehram, a finely spun wool fabric, has become a renowned local specialty. The production of Ehram involves multiple intricate processes. Initially utilized for women's garments, it has since been adapted for a variety of accessories, including handbags and belts. In recent years, the local government has actively promoted and supported the transmission and training of this textile craft to create more employment opportunities. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)
A worker uses a spindle at the Erzurum Maturation Institute in Erzurum, Türkiye, on April 25, 2025. Erzurum, a province in northeastern Türkiye, has a long-standing tradition of wool weaving. Since the 1850s, Ehram, a finely spun wool fabric, has become a renowned local specialty. The production of Ehram involves multiple intricate processes. Initially utilized for women's garments, it has since been adapted for a variety of accessories, including handbags and belts. In recent years, the local government has actively promoted and supported the transmission and training of this textile craft to create more employment opportunities. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)
This photo taken on April 25, 2025 shows the products of Ehram at the Erzurum Maturation Institute in Erzurum, Türkiye. Erzurum, a province in northeastern Türkiye, has a long-standing tradition of wool weaving. Since the 1850s, Ehram, a finely spun wool fabric, has become a renowned local specialty. The production of Ehram involves multiple intricate processes. Initially utilized for women's garments, it has since been adapted for a variety of accessories, including handbags and belts. In recent years, the local government has actively promoted and supported the transmission and training of this textile craft to create more employment opportunities. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)
A worker combs wool with a special comb at the Erzurum Maturation Institute in Erzurum, Türkiye, on April 25, 2025. Erzurum, a province in northeastern Türkiye, has a long-standing tradition of wool weaving. Since the 1850s, Ehram, a finely spun wool fabric, has become a renowned local specialty. The production of Ehram involves multiple intricate processes. Initially utilized for women's garments, it has since been adapted for a variety of accessories, including handbags and belts. In recent years, the local government has actively promoted and supported the transmission and training of this textile craft to create more employment opportunities. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)
This photo taken on April 25, 2025 shows the products of Ehram at the Erzurum Maturation Institute in Erzurum, Türkiye. Erzurum, a province in northeastern Türkiye, has a long-standing tradition of wool weaving. Since the 1850s, Ehram, a finely spun wool fabric, has become a renowned local specialty. The production of Ehram involves multiple intricate processes. Initially utilized for women's garments, it has since been adapted for a variety of accessories, including handbags and belts. In recent years, the local government has actively promoted and supported the transmission and training of this textile craft to create more employment opportunities. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)
