Konya Ethnography Museum, Ethnographic museum in Meram district, Konya, Turkey.
Konya Ethnography Museum is a two-story building in Meram housing artifacts from daily life in the region. The collection features traditional clothing, jewelry, copper vessels, handwritten manuscripts, and historical carpets spanning several centuries.
The museum opened in December 1975 and displays historical carpets from the Eşrefoğlu Mosque dating back to the 13th and 15th centuries. These pieces represent the cultural heritage preserved from several centuries of the region's history.
The collection displays traditional bindallı dresses, embroidered textiles, and metalwork that reflect the region's craftsmanship. These pieces show the skills and artistic practices that have been passed down through generations in this area.
The museum is located on Sahip Ata Street with exhibition spaces and conference areas for visitors. The facility offers free or reduced admission for specific age groups and students on certain occasions.
The museum preserves personal ethnographic collections from Refet Yardımcı and Kenan Özbel featuring rare objects of local heritage. These private collections contain pieces seldom found in other institutions.
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