In Demirci district of Manisa, 92-year-old Mehmet Ali Ağaçcı has been practicing the saddle-making profession, which he started in 1951, for over 70 years. Ağaçcı, the last representative of this craft in the district, continues to produce saddles while prioritizing animal health.
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Ali Karakaranfil, a tinsmith living in Tokat, dedicated 70 years to his father's profession. Despite challenging conditions, this master craftsman keeps the art of tinsmithing, which is on the verge of being forgotten, alive.
In Demirci district of Manisa, 92-year-old Mehmet Ali Ağaçcı has been practicing the saddle-making profession, which he started in 1951, for over 70 years. Ağaçcı, the last representative of this craft in the district, continues to produce saddles while prioritizing animal health.