WREATHS OF BURDUR EXPORTED TO EUROPEAN COUNTRIES FOR CHRISTMAS...
Wreaths produced in the district of Bucak in the southern province of Burdur for Christmas are being exported to almost all European countries, particularly the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Germany and Denmark. Christmas wreaths, used by Christians to decorate different areas such as doors, dining tables and cemeteries, make a significant contribution to the employment of women in Kocaaliler Municipality in the district. Having begun in mid-August, the wreath production season will last until mid-December. Produced and exported since the 2000s, the wreaths are made of completely natural forest waste products such as pine scraps, pine cones, juniper and cypress branches, sandalwood, myrtle fruit, cranberries, wild strawberries, dried peppers and eggplants. In workshops and at home, locals can make 25-30 wreaths per person daily. Around 300 women make TL 100 to TL 150 on a daily basis. The average unit price of the door decorations is 2.50 euros. While exports started in early Octob...