An application example on innovative approaches in garment design: Kesan textures

Kesan cloth is a woven cloth and is known as the local dress of the Black Sea. The 'Keşan' cloth, which has become the symbol of the Black Sea, differs from other fabrics in terms of weaving and pattern. In the study, scanning model, one of the qualitative research methods, was used in the research of where the "Keşan" cloth is used, diversification of its pattern, weaving technique and history. It has been scanned in the literature in English and Turkish languages. The data obtained; Terms and concepts related to "Keşan" weaving and its varieties, the tools and equipment used, the production techniques and the fabrics produced, the purposes of use, etc. It has been evaluated according to its properties. One of the methods used to reinforce the work is interview. A measurement was also made on the awareness of our movable cultural heritage by interviewing 20 people between the ages of 18-90 in the cities of Rize and Trabzon in the Black Sea region. Data of the study; In the light of the data obtained in the field study that took place in April 2021, information was obtained for the history and types of the 'Keşan' culture by using the oral tradition interview method. Technical data on the history, color, usage and construction technique of Keşan were collected and the cutting-sewing concept was analyzed. The aim of the study is to promote 'Keşan' and to keep the 'Keşan' cloth alive by placing it in modern life. It is quite possible for the traditional to become sustainable by adapting it to the present. In the study, how "Keşan" has a place in traditional clothing culture is comparatively studied with a historical study and modern "Keşan" studies. In the first part; The concept of "Traditional Clothing Culture" has been examined and within this scope, the understanding of "Turkish Clothing Culture" has been examined. In the second part; A detailed literature study has been conducted on "Keşan", which is a traditional Black Sea dress. Detailed information has been given on many features of the Kesan, from its definition, shape, color, usage, texture, and types. In the third chapter, using Keşan in new clothing designs is discussed. Alternative model suggestions to Keşan cloth and the transfer of "Keşan" to future generations are the subjects. In the fourth part, which is the last part, the villagers of Rize and Trabzon were interviewed and the findings were evaluated within the framework of this information.