Ali Kaya, who keeps the art alive in Muğla today, where the art of wood carving is about to be forgotten, presents hundreds of species such as birds, mushrooms and butterflies to the public with wood carving art, while raising awareness of biodiversity.
In today’s world, where the art of wood carving is on the verge of being forgotten, Ali Kaya revives this traditional art and presents hundreds of species such as birds, mushrooms and butterflies to the public with wood carving. According to Kaya’s statement, the products are transformed into jewelry and accessory products by darkening and painting the wood using hundreds of different plant species. These products include various accessories such as necklaces, earrings, brooches and bracelets.
Ali Kaya mentioned that the wooden works they have made and produced are unique in the world and said, “We use figures such as birds, butterflies and mushrooms in our products. These works we have made are unique in the world. There is the carving of wood into jewelry, but a biodiversity-oriented work and supporting it with hundreds of different plant species does not exist in the world. We produce it only in Muğla Köyceğiz.”
Kaya stated that they especially care about endangered species such as birds, butterflies and mushrooms and see the promotion of these species as their first priority. He stated that through these artifacts, it is aimed to increase people’s awareness of nature and biodiversity.
