Investigating the relationship between ehram and fashion in clothing design

This study examines the historical origins of the ehram, an important representative of traditional Turkish hand weaving art, its cultural symbolism, its relationship with women's identity and its reflections in contemporary art and fashion design. As a garment unique to the Erzurum region, the ehram stands out as a powerful symbol that reflects women's social status, social roles and cultural identity beyond its functional structure. In the thesis, the historical development of the ehram, its place in the Ottoman Empire, its use among local people, and the artistic and literary representations of its traditional motifs are analyzed in detail. In addition, the potential of ehram's re-manufacture as a cultural heritage is evaluated by examining examples where traditional weaving techniques are combined with modern fashion design. This study is structured through qualitative methods; literature review, sample analysis and visual materials. As a result, it is emphasized that the ehram is not only an element of clothing, but also a value that represents cultural sustainability and has high artistic and economic potential.