Socks

Socks

Taking national costume as a whole, knitted socks clearly occupy an important place with their original designs and harmonious use of color. Socks are defined as “knitted cloth for the feet” in the Encyclopedia of Art.

Knitted socks which occupy an important place and have a particular significance in Turkish handicrafts with their different materials and meaningful designs began to lose importance with the advent of machine-made products.

They are knitted with single or five knitting needles and consist of wool, mohair, bristle and silk threads. The designs are the most attractive characteristics of knitted socks. Although these may differ from region to regions, in general they reflect the owner’s social and marital status, and even show the number and gender of their owner’s children. Different designs and colors are used in socks for men, women, young people, the elderly and children. When socks are knitted with five needles, small holes are opened, thus either increasing or reducing the number of loops.