Bursamız Research & Culture Desk•
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From the Silk Road to Koza Han: Bursa's Historic Silk & Textile Heritage
Discover Bursa's pivotal role as the western terminus of the Silk Road: mulberry cultivation, silkworm cocoons, 1491 Koza Han, and hand-woven silk treasures.
Bursa: The Silk Crossroads Between East and West
Introduced to sericulture in Byzantine times, Bursa flourished under Ottoman rule as the premier global silk hub where Persian caravans met European merchants.
1. Koza Han (1491): The Imperial Cocoon Bazaar
Commissioned by Sultan Bayezid II, this two-story stone inn featuring a central elevated octagonal mosque became the global marketplace for raw silk cocoons.
2. What Makes Bursa Silk Unique
The mineral balance of Mount Uludağ's freshwater springs gave Bursa silk an exceptional luster, prized across European royal courts for velvets and brocades.
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