For centuries, the Kastamonu shawl has been produced with intense interest during winter days.

In Kastamonu, where the air temperature drops below freezing during winter days, the geographically marked vests are attracting great interest. Known for their ability to keep warm in winter and cool in summer for centuries and woven from natural cotton yarn, the Kastamonu vests are attracting great interest from citizens during the winter season. Registered by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office in 2020 and receiving a geographical indication, the Kastamonu vest stands out both for its healthy structure and its historical value. The vest, which was woven by Kastamonu women during the War of Independence and sent to soldiers at the front, continues to be produced with the same care today. The vest, which is woven by many masters in the city using machines, attracts intense interest from citizens especially during the winter season. After retiring from accounting, fanila master Mustafa Özeren returned to his father's profession and began weaving cotton vests with a machine in ...