The Baklava Shift of Women from Adana

In the Kozan district of Adana, two women turned traditional baklava-making into an income source by showing solidarity before the holiday. Preparing 10-12 trays of baklava daily on order, the women supported their household economies and contributed to preserving local customs. In Kozan, housewife and mother of three Sevil Aksoy and mother of two Gönül Acar started producing traditional handmade baklava before the Sacrifice Feast. Producing not only for their own families but also based on orders from their surroundings, the women successfully transformed their holiday preparations into economic gain. "Tradition turned into economy" Gönül Acar, who started this initiative with her friends, stated that it gradually turned into an income source, saying, "I am married with two children. Upon my friends' suggestion, we started selling the homemade baklava and local products we traditionally prepare for every holiday by taking orders. Women who prefer natural products and don't have ...