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How fantasy fans are keeping a Turkish blacksmithing tradition alive
In Izmir’s historic Kemeralti bazaar, the Akdemir family is finding new customers for a four-generation craft.
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In Izmir’s historic Kemeralti bazaar, the Akdemir family is reviving their four‑generation blacksmithing craft by attracting new customers. Their workshop displays dozens of hammers and tongs, with kebab skewers, knives, axes and a glowing steel bar visible on the benches and in the fire. The family’s effort sustains a traditional Turkish metalworking practice within the bustling market.
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