Sadekar | 2025 | Hraç Arslanyan | TEDxReset

Industry Overview & Market Trends - The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul has become a popular center due to rising gold prices [1] - The Grand Bazaar was established in the 1460s after the conquest of Istanbul, aimed at revitalizing the economy [1] - The Grand Bazaar remains an economic center and a hub for artisans [1] Craftsmanship & Artistry - Sadekarlık (goldsmithing) is the foundation of jewelry art, referring to the artisan who can create the mount for jewelry [1] - Istanbul has a unique jewelry style, and the speaker tried to add to it with techniques learned from Europe [1] - Murassa is the art of decorating precious objects with precious metals and stones [2] Education & Empowerment - The Istanbul Chamber of Jewelers established an education center due to a decline in apprentices [2] - The education center attracted more women, leading to the creation of a cooperative-like structure called 20K (20 kadın - 20 women) to help them sell their work [2] - The speaker felt rewarded when a student used the skills learned to build a new life in London, escaping domestic violence [2] Challenges & Perspectives - Rising gold prices in recent months have negatively impacted the ability to create art [3] - The speaker expresses a desire to have been a poet or painter due to the lower cost of materials compared to jewelry making [3] - The speaker now works as an expert witness, evaluating jewelry for families, banks, and law enforcement [3]