The Uti̇li̇zati̇on of Tradi̇ti̇onal Kutnu Fabri̇c Weavi̇ng as a Source of Inspi̇rati̇on i̇n Texti̇le Desi̇gn

This study represents a research aimed at exploring the potential of traditional kutnu weaving in textile design. Although the origin of kutnu weaving is uncertain, research indicates that this tradition was particularly prevalent in the regions of Damascus, Aleppo, and Harput, and was first produced in Bursa, Turkey. The purpose of the research is to revive, develop, and promote the technical, color, motif, and compositional characteristics of kutnu fabric weaving, bringing it into contemporary context as a source of inspiration in textile design. In the design process, inspiration was drawn from kutnu fabrics for the shape theme and from the line theme observed in vegetable drying methods produced in the Gaziantep region. Selecting the content theme from the Gaziantep region, where kutnu fabrics are currently heavily woven, was considered to ensure coherence with the subject matter. Accordingly, the Gaziantep Zeugma Mosaics were chosen as the content theme. Within the scope of the research, weave and heddle drafts were developed for 30 designs on a 32 frame loom according to the identified content and shape themes. Twelve woven fabric designs were selected for the collection, and fabric and product dressing simulations were prepared. The created fabric collection represents the sustainability of traditional kutnu weaving in contemporary designs. Enriched with color, motif, and compositional features, this collection preserves the value of kutnu weaving while adapting it to modern design sensibilities, contributing to the sustainability of traditional kutnu weaving in contemporary designs. Keywords: Textile Design, Dobby Fabric Design, Collection, Traditional Kutnu Fabric, Gaziantep, Zeugma, Belkıs.