ÖRNEK MENDİLİNİN DİJİTAL ARŞİV YOLCULUĞU: HALK KÜLTÜRÜNDE OYA MOTİFİ AKTARIMININ DÖNÜŞÜMÜ
THE DIGITAL ARCHIVE JOURNEY OF THE SAMPLE HANDKERCHIEF: THE TRANSFORMATION OF LACE MOTIF TRANSMISSION IN FOLK CULTURE

Summary/Abstract: Technological advancements have led to radical changes not only in fields such as communication, education, and business but also in fundamental cultural spheres such as folklore, cultural production, and traditional knowledge transfer. These developments reshape individuals' access to information, methods of sustaining cultural activities, and the structure of traditional social relations. The impact of digital networks, which have gained momentum through technological progress, is clearly visible in "sample handkerchiefs," used for centuries among women as a motif archive and a tool for learning and sharing. In a traditional context, sample handkerchiefs functioned as tangible tools for teaching and transmitting lace and embroidery motifs, carrying cultural memory and craftsmanship across generations. The transmission of these motifs occurred through face-to-face interactions during dowry preparations, traditional ceremonies, or social gatherings. These motifs possess more than just aesthetic value; they serve as guides and visual educational tools in the learning process. Today, however, preferred motifs are no longer learned by embroidering them onto cloths kept in bags; instead, they are transmitted through numerous handicraft channels on social media platforms like YouTube, Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook. This study aims to examine the transformation of sample handkerchiefs a key element of traditional women's handicraft within the process of digitalization. The study first explains the concept of the sample handkerchief, discusses its traditional functions, and evaluates how these functions are reshaped on digital platforms. Consequently, sample handkerchiefs continue to serve as carriers of cultural memory, albeit through digital platforms. Thus, the sample handkerchief becomes both a symbol of women’s labor and an indicator of the digitalization of folklore.

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