Est. 1744 · Kızlarağası Hanı
In the Han since 1744
Inside İzmir's historic Kızlarağası Han, standing since 1744, master artisan Kadri Sezik and two craftsmen create each piece by hand using telkâri and filigree techniques. Handcrafted silver from the Kızlarağası Han.
The Workshop
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The Craft
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"Silver is patient; so is the master."
The masters
Kadri Sezik
Founding master
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[Zanaatkâr 1]
Artisan
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[Zanaatkâr 2]
Artisan
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