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Cicims: This technique of weaving, which is often mistakenly known as needle work on a fabric, is in fact done by hand by carrying colored design wefts around a varying  number of warps. It is known that the word " Cicim " comes from " Cici" means " Sweetheart ".  This technique is known in all part of the Middle and Near East. But, according to most of the authorities, the birthplace of this technique is Konya, central of Anatolia. As in all other types of weaving, all designs on cicim  have different meanings, but it is always very difficult to say  which design means what, because it comes from the whim of the weaver. The woman puts her ideas and her love in her weaving.   Please click for Obruk Cicims details

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