{"product_id":"anatolian-heritage-antique-ceremonial-vest-cepken-from-denizli-circa-1935-1945","title":"Anatolian Heritage: Antique Ceremonial Vest (Cepken) from Denizli – Circa 1935-1945","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eDiscover a rare masterpiece from the private archives of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"57\"\u003eDervis Natural Textile\u003c\/b\u003e, a company dedicated for 30 years to the preservation of traditional Anatolian hand-woven arts. This ceremonial vest (cepken) is not merely a garment; it is a profound testament to the weaving culture of the Denizli region, carrying the stories and aesthetics of nearly a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eArtisanal Craftsmanship \u0026amp; Texture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eDating back 80 to 90 years, this vest is crafted from \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"54\"\u003e100% hand-loomed cotton fabric\u003c\/b\u003e. Its most distinctive feature is the intricate \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"132\"\u003emercerized jacquard pattern\u003c\/b\u003e, which is woven directly into the fabric on traditional hand looms. This specialized technique creates a subtle, elegant luster and a textured depth that changes beautifully with the light—a feat of manual precision from a bygone era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThis exceptional piece belongs to a curated collection of antique textiles gathered from across Anatolia over the last three decades. It was personally added to our collection by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"179\"\u003eMalik Tayfun Utkan\u003c\/b\u003e in 2007. Having been preserved with the utmost care, it remains in excellent condition for collectors and historians alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eTechnical Specifications \u0026amp; Measurements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eDesigned for ceremonial use, this vest features a unique historical cut:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e 100% Hand-Woven Cotton with Mercerized Thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRegional Origin:\u003c\/b\u003e Denizli, Anatolia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAge:\u003c\/b\u003e Antique (80–90 years old).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLength:\u003c\/b\u003e 30 cm (\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"15\"\u003e11.8 in\u003c\/b\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eShoulder:\u003c\/b\u003e 25 cm (\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003e9.8 in\u003c\/b\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWidth:\u003c\/b\u003e 45 cm (\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"14\"\u003e17.7 in\u003c\/b\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eYour purchase will be accompanied by an \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"40\"\u003eOfficial Product Certificate\u003c\/b\u003e personally signed by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"90\"\u003eMalik Tayfun Utkan\u003c\/b\u003e. This document verifies the item’s historical background, material composition, and its origin within the Dervis Natural Textile antique collection, ensuring its status as a genuine piece of Anatolian history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e As an authentic antique, any slight variations in weave or signs of age are not defects but rather the \"fingerprints\" of history that contribute to its unique character and value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Dervis Natural Textile","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45736011071684,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/0693\/3444\/files\/AnatolianHeritageAntiqueCeremonialVestCepken_2.jpg?v=1770220216","url":"https:\/\/dorvis.shop\/products\/anatolian-heritage-antique-ceremonial-vest-cepken-from-denizli-circa-1935-1945","provider":"Dervis Natural Textile","version":"1.0","type":"link"}