Zafer Karazeybek
“Wood is breathing matter. If you fail to listen to the walnut grain, no interlocking joint will hold true.”
— Zafer Karazeybek, Historic Irgandı Bridge Woodcarving, Mother-of-Pearl Inlay & Kündekari
Crafting atop the world-famous 1442 Historic Irgandı Bridge—one of only four bridges worldwide with a covered market bazaar—Master Zafer Karazeybek is an officially registered cultural heritage bearer specializing in Ottoman nail-less interlocking woodwork (kündekari) and mother-of-pearl inlay.
Workshop & Visiting Information
Explore the historic bazaars, khans, and cultural sites of Bursa where this tradition thrives.
Frequently Asked Questions About Zafer Karazeybek
Who is Zafer Karazeybek and what craft does he/she practice?
Zafer Karazeybek is a master artisan of Historic Irgandı Bridge Woodcarving, Mother-of-Pearl Inlay & Kündekari in Bursa. Producing works using traditional methods with 38 Years of Fine Chisel & Inlay Work of experience.
Where is Zafer Karazeybek's workshop and how can it be visited?
Zafer Karazeybek's workshop is located at "Tarihi Irgandı Sanat Köprüsü No:14, Kurtoğlu Mah. Gökdere Yanı, Osmangazi-Yıldırım / Bursa". Visiting hours: Salı - Pazar: 10:00 - 19:00 (Pazartesi kapalı).
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