Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Revista de Etnografie si Folclor-Journal of Ethnography and Folklore, cilt.1, sa.2, ss.121-138, 2025 (AHCI)
Sack is a type of weaving which dates back to a long history and it is made with
materials such as cotton, hemp, synthetic or woollen yarn. They are named according
to the type of material used, function, size and decoration. In this study, sacks found in
various settlements of Hakkâri province and obtained by purchasing in the locality and
currently offered for sale in a kilim-carpet trade shop in Van province are discussed.
Considering the relationship of function and decoration in traditional sacks of this
city; with motifs such as such as ‘cocklebur’, ‘star’, ‘eye amulet’, ‘ram-head’ on the
woven sacks, it is seen that besides abundance and happiness, protecting people and
objects against different dangers themed motifs come to the forefront. With this study,
it is aimed to contribute to the promotion of the locality, scientific studies to be made
in weaving field and transfer related art and culture to the future generations.
Keywords: Hakkâri, Weaving, Sacks, Decoration, Function.