@article{2018,title={MEN'S WAISTCOATS IN THE TRADITIONAL CLOTHING CULTURE OF ELAZIĞ},abstractNode={The Anatolia is a region that has been home to many civilizations and therefore known as the cradle of civilizations. Distinctive cultural values of the Anatolia have been enriched thanks to its interaction with many cultures. In this regard, every region of the Anatolia has created its own cultural values. The Province of Elazığ has also developed a distinctive culture with its architecture, food culture, traditional handicrafts and clothes. Traditional clothes and clothing culture, which are material culture products, are still in use in some regions. Today's use of Elazığ traditional clothes varies in accordance with purpose. The elderly still wear şalvar (baggy trousers), waistcoat (the cepken) and jacket. Men's clothing is a combination of şalvar-waistcoat-jacket and shirt. Descriptive method was used in the research made so as to analyze the use of men's waistcoats in the traditional clothing culture of Elazığ". Data had been acquired from Elazığ Ethnography Museum, the Family Union and Fırat University Folk Dances Association. Afterwards, data, i.e. waistcoats, were examined; waistcoats inventory was taken&studied; technical and model drawings were made&studied.},author={Songül KURU-- Emel GÜR},year={2018},journal={Kesit Akademi}}