{"id":37315,"date":"2025-04-07T10:54:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T10:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/muse.international\/?p=37315"},"modified":"2025-05-07T10:54:43","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T10:54:43","slug":"torluk-a-tradition-burning-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/muse.international\/index\/torluk-a-tradition-burning-out\/","title":{"rendered":"Torluk: A tradition burning out"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Photographer Onur Coban\u2019s raw photographic visual, &#8220;Torluk: A tradition burning out,&#8221; transports viewers to the remote village of Kalfa K\u00f6y in Catalca, Istanbul, where an archaic skill persists amid changing times. This community is found in the heart of the northern forest in Catalca where they&#8217;ve been practicing the production of handmade charcoal for six centuries. This tradition has been passed down through generations by preserving the knowledge and methods. It is estimated that approximately 200 villagers still dedicate themselves to the labor-intensive process in Kalfa K\u00f6y, a process of creating charcoal by arranging oak wood in a circular formation known as a &#8220;torluk.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Torluk: A tradition burning out P1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Coban&#8217;s photographs are a visual narrative that captures both the cultural heritage of the region and the real impact of modern challenges on an age-old way of life. His images vividly portray the archaic art and hardship that still exist behind this traditional craft. As seen in his photographs, Coban introduces viewers through his lens. Where he focuses on the charcoal burners&#8217; meticulous preparation of wood. The careful layering of dried paddy sticks and moist soil, and the controlled ignition of the torluk. The torluk is usually ablaze between 9 a.m. and noon, this is due to the fact of various reasons. It could be due to daylight availability, peak charcoal demands for various purposes. And the charcoal production time required for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">P2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The resulting visuals showcase the interplay of light and shadow, the rugged textures of charred wood. Accompanied by the grime and ash on the faces of dedicated villagers, and the ambient glow that illuminates the scene. Coban&#8217;s work brings a vivid detail of this traditional process that yields charcoal. Which is both a vital source of income for the community. And a resource for various purposes from cooking to heating to other activities. This craft once was capable of producing 8 tons of charcoal from 40 tons of wood. Now in recent years, with irregular rainfall and high humidity it has resulted in a reduced yield. Of production to 5 or 6 tons instead. 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