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Turkey’s First Registered Folk Costume: Azdavay Folk Costume

azdavay folk costume

The geographical indication application of Azdavay Folk Costumes applied by Kastamonu Azdavay Municipality was concluded with registration.

The hand-crafted costume consists of head covering with motifs unique to the Kastamonu region, shalwar pants, floral patterned loose robe in blue, yellow and red, and embroidered vest, waistcloth and a colorful apron whose dominant colors are orange, blue and yellow.

Azdavay Folk Costumes, which also have taken their place in the world folklore literature, is still a living tradition. The folk dress is frequently worn by local women, especially in bazaar set up on wednesdays.

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Gamze Bakır

Starting her career in IP and being a chartered Trademark Attorney before TurkPatent in 2013, Gamze C. Bakır practiced as Manager of Trademark&Design Department in a Turkish IP firm. Her area of expertise mainly focuses on application, protection and maintenance of Intellectual Property rights, specifically trademarks and designs, both domestically and internationally.

She actively participated in many national and international events, training, and seminars. Since 2015, she has also been an active member at INTA and ECTA meetings. She is fluent in English.

Education
Middle East Technical University, MS (2011)
Hacettepe University, BA (2005)

Nihan Saman


Starting her career in IP and being a chartered Trademark Attorney before TurkPatent in 2013, Nihan O. Saman practiced as Team Leader of Trademark&Design Department in a Turkish IP firm. Her area of expertise mainly focuses on application, protection and maintenance of Intellectual Property rights, specifically plant variety protection, trademarks and designs, both domestically and internationally.

She actively participated in many national and international training, and seminars. She is fluent in English.

Education
Hacettepe University, MBA (2011)
Hacettepe University, BA (2005)