Nallıhan Needle Lace

Nallıhan Needle Lace is a traditional three-dimensional handicraft created by forming and joining knotted loops with a needle. Its most distinctive feature is the locally developed “thread-twisting” technique, in which the motifs are prepared on a separate base rather than directly on fabric. This method gives the lace a naturally firm structure and remarkable durability. The craft developed in Nallıhan, located along the historic Silk Road, where the use of silk became widespread over time. Enriched with local techniques and motifs inspired by flowers, leaves, fruits, butterflies, and symbolic forms, Nallıhan Needle Lace remains one of the most elegant expressions of the district’s traditional handicraft heritage