Buldan weaving has a deep-rooted history in Anatolia since 6,000 BC. This rich heritage, which has hosted many civilizations throughout history, has an adventure that extends from the Ottoman palace to the present day. Buldan cloth, which Ibn- Batuda praised in the 14th century, are still woven with the same traditional methods. The reason why the colors, patterns and motifs are so special is the subtleties of this craft that has been around for centuries. The art of weaving developed during the Ottoman Empire and was known for palace fabrics and special weavings produced in the domestic market, and the Buldan region in particular stood out with its master craftsmen. This tradition has survived from generation to generation and is still active to this day. Buldan weavings have gone beyond the borders of Turkiye and have a unique place all over the world. Traditional shuttle looms, known as “karatezgah”, which first came to Buldan in 1958, are one of the tools that symbolize the weaving culture of the region. Karatezgahs are traditional looms and the weaving process is based on manual labor. These looms offer detailed workmanship depending on the skills of the masters. Each thread and pattern is processed meticulously and carefully, which ensures that each piece has a unique texture and quality. The production speed of traditional shuttle looms is generally slow, but this allows for attention and care in the production process. It also offers a more flexible production process for different patterns and special requests, which makes each product unique. In contrast, automatic looms are modern tools that are computer-controlled and produce quickly. These looms are ideal for mass production and can produce large quantities of products at high speed. The level of workmanship offered by automatic looms is excellent quality, though lacking uniqueness provided by handmade products and are limited in producing different designs.

As a result, shuttle looms reflect the essence of handicraft and traditional weaving art, while automatic looms offer a more suitable option for mass production. The unique texture and detailed workmanship offered by shuttle looms emphasize the importance of traditional craftsmanship and are of great value in keeping this heritage alive.

Each peshtemal produced on shuttle looms in small workshops in Buldan is a product that carries the weaving heritage of the region and comes to life with the manual labor of masters. These products are not just textiles, but also works that contain centuries of craft knowledge and the fineness of handicraft, reflecting the deep-rooted culture of Buldan.