Original Maraş Goldwork Embroidery Shoe Bag with PGI

Original Maraş Goldwork Embroidery 37 x 50 cm (Maraş İşi / Maraş Sim Sirma) Shoe Bag

Material: Embroidered on velvet fabric.

Additional Feature: Embroidered with metallic thread on velvet.

Production Time: 15 days

Maraş Goldwork Embroidery involves creating raised designs on fabric by using leather, fabric, or cardboard and then embroidering with metallic thread or gold wire. The history of Maraş Goldwork Embroidery dates back to the Seljuk era. During the embroidery process, the design is formed by laying 7 layers of gold wire or 3 layers of metallic thread over the surface and securing it on the edges with parallel stitches. The lower thread is not visible from the top, and the upper thread is not visible from the bottom. The knots of the top and bottom threads are hidden within the fabric and along the edges of the design.

Origin: Turkey

Maraş Goldwork Embroidery is a technique where leather, fabric, or cardboard is used to create raised patterns on fabric, which are then embroidered with gold thread or metallic yarn. The history of Maraş Goldwork Embroidery dates back to the Seljuk period. It spread from the Dulkadir Principality, which ruled the Kahramanmaraş region, to the Ottoman Palace through brides sent to the Ottoman Empire. Maraş embroidery became known in the Ottoman court when Emine Hatun, the daughter of the Dulkadir Bey, brought her Maraş Goldwork Embroidery dowry as a bride to Sultan Mehmed I. Later, Siddi (Mükrime) Hatun, who became the bride of Sultan Mehmed II (Fatih Sultan Mehmed), also brought dowry items consisting of Maraş Goldwork Embroidery works, which gained recognition in the Balkans.

The designs of Maraş Goldwork Embroidery consist of Turkish-Islamic motifs. In the embroidery, traditional motifs like carnations, tulips, roses, and daisies are used, along with geometric patterns, symmetry, and the principle of infinity. The embroidery is achieved with silk threads, metallic yarns, and gold thread in various colors, forming floral and leaf patterns.

In the making of Maraş Goldwork Embroidery, the back and front sides of the fabric appear different. The pattern is raised using specially prepared cardboard underneath. When the embroidery begins, a technique is applied where seven layers of gold thread or three layers of metallic yarn are laid over the pattern, and the thread underneath is fastened to the edges side by side. The embroidery has a distinct appearance on both sides: the front resembles a wrapped stitch, while the back looks similar to a herringbone stitch. The lower thread is not visible from the top, and the upper thread is not visible from the bottom. The knots of the lower and upper threads remain between the fabric and the edges of the pattern.

Maraş Goldwork Embroidery was traditionally crafted by saddle makers. They embroidered on the felt used for horse bridles, reins, and saddles. Today, this technique is applied to clothing, accessories, home décor, bridal trousseaus, and tourist souvenirs.

Maraş Goldwork Embroidery Stitching Techniques

There are four main types of wrapping techniques in Maraş Goldwork Embroidery:

• Flat wrapping technique
• Diagonal wrapping technique
• Leaf wrapping technique
• Openwork (petal) wrapping technique

Other auxiliary techniques used are:

• Raised wrapping technique
• Applique technique
• Pesent technique
• Matt stitch technique
• Herringbone technique

The traditional motifs used in Maraş Goldwork Embroidery and the principles of their application require mastery and craftsmanship. All stages of production for Maraş Goldwork Embroidery, which is renowned for its geographic association, take place within the geographic boundaries.

The product is inspected in accordance with the production method and distinguishing characteristics, focusing particularly on the following principles:

• Embroidery must be done with metallic yarn or gold thread.
• The embroidery must be executed using the correct techniques.
• The cardboard cutting process must be properly done.
• The fabrics must be suitable for the work.
• The top layer of metallic yarn must be embroidered smoothly.
• The cardboard backing must be cleaned.
• The ironing and storage methods of the embroidery must be appropriate.

The return steps are as follows.

1. Go to Account > My Orders.
2. Open the details of the order you want to return.
3. Create a return request and write the reason.
4. Once your request is approved, note the return shipping code shown in the order details.
5. Put the items to be returned in a single package together with the invoice.
6. Hand the package to the carrier with the return shipping code within 7 days. After 7 days you need to get a new return shipping code.

Once the return reaches the seller and is approved, the amount is refunded to your credit card, debit card or via bank transfer, depending on your payment method.