Bitlis Eren Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, cilt.10, sa.1, ss.127-138, 2021 (Hakemli Dergi)
Handicrafts in Anatolia appear as a reflection of the history, economic activities of the society and
our traditional culture. In this respect, handicrafts do not only have an artistic value but also reflect
the social structure of the society they belong to. Wood art is among the traditional handicrafts that
are indispensable in all areas of life from the past to the present. Throughout human history, wood
has been one of the important materials preferred as a tool of religious and civil architecture,
handicrafts, agriculture, weaving, artistic activities and daily use in terms of its warmth, durability,
sustainability, easy accessibility and aesthetic properties. Due to the ease of processing and
accessibility, the wood material preferred in the region cannot reach many of them due to moisture,
microorganisms and climate. Within the scope of the study, the materials, construction techniques,
decoration programs etc. of a group of wooden works that are still used and left idle as a result of
the researches made in Tunceli center and its villages. To determine its place and importance in our
traditional culture, information forms, recorded and documented, and to transfer and preserve this
cultural heritage to future generations. As a result, the works included in our study were examined
on-site, measured and photographed. The material type, construction technique, and ornamental
features of the studied works have been studied comprehensively in terms of aesthetics..