Bone Comb

Culture&Art / Turkiye, Central Anatolia, Sivas


Bone Comb

Bone Carding is made of animal horn comb. According to the comb to be made, horns are cut (ram, buffalo horns). It is rough leveled and heated in the fire for the 1st straightening and given to the press. Leveling is done again and the second straightening is done. Then it is shaped according to the comb to be made, its teeth are opened and its burrs are removed. After scraping, the teeth are sharpened and polished. The comb is complete and ready to use. In addition to the comb, items such as hairpins, spoons, and coasters are also made from animal horns.

Bone Carding is a craft that is about to disappear. There is only one person in Sivas who continues this art.


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