Examining of the Traditional Göynek Samples of Sinop Gerze in Terms of Branch of Cloth Art

Abstract

Garment has been constantly changing and developing according to the traditions and customs of the societies. The clothes from different regions and villages which are carrying the common features have resissted to these changes and managed to come until today by transferring from one generation to another. The traditional clothes are an important part of the cultural heritage that reflects the life-style, cultural values, beliefs and social life of the people. In this study it is aimed to examine the traditional underwear piece göynek (inner shirts) of Sinop Gerze in terms of branch of cloth art besides defining the characteristics reaching today in order to transfer it to the next generations. In this concept the göynek subjected to this study has been borrowed form the people form and it was examined along with the observation forms. The göynek was examined in terms of size, cutting, sewing, decorating characteristics. In the concept of the application the photogrphs of the clothes are taken, measurements are defined. Besides the cloth and the sewing of the göynek are also analyzed and documented. The secondary sources are used for the literatüre review. At the end of the research, it was found that hand-made linen was used at the göynek. A systematic pattern sytem is not defined and this means that they are cut randomly just practical cutting was made. This study is important in terms of enlighting the sapmles of the göyneks which are nearly forgetten and it is also important to direct the new researches and evaluations

Key-Words: Sinop Gerze, Göynek, Traditional Garment, Underwear