EXHIBITION - "OYA SCARVES" TURKISH NEEDLEWORK ART - VTFF

Free Entrance - You can buy the handmade Oya Scarves online via Eventbrite; however, they can be picked up in person between November 23-24, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the VTFF Desk at SFU Woodward’s.

As part of the 11th Vancouver Turkish Film Festival, we invite you to explore the exquisite Oya Scarves Exhibition on November 23-24, 2024, at SFU Woodward’s, open from 11 AM to 8 PM.

This unique showcase presents a collection of handcrafted Yemeni scarves adorned with oya lacework—an intricate, three-dimensional art form practiced by Anatolian women for generations. Visitors can view these masterpieces up close and, for a modest donation, support the festival by taking one of these beautiful works home.

The exhibition accompanies the festival screening of , a captivating documentary revealing the artistry and resilience of Anatolian women. These women, once silenced, found expression and empowerment through Oya, weaving emotions and memories into each stitch. Directed by Sevinç Baloğlu, the film introduces us to this rare art and its role in offering both voice and economic freedom to the artists. Following the screening, Sevinç Baloğlu will join us for an insightful session, sharing more about the stories and traditions behind Oya.

This exhibition allows you to encounter a variety of Oya styles, each telling a unique story.

Please refer to some of the examples below for insight into these unique pieces:

Host or Publisher TURKISH CANADIAN SOCIETY