Historical References in Souvenir Design

For both citizens and visitors, Turkey offers a unique experience with numerous cultural facets and historical motifs. What one would take away from this experience raises an intriguing question. One of the primary symbols of the things we bring back from our travels is souvenirs. The study’s objective is to analyze Turkish souvenir items in light of the references to history included in their designs. The primary focus of the study is the MuzedenAl website, which is the official online museum shop of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Turkey. A content analysis is conducted to determine how the artifacts’ design attributes relate to the specified historical topics. Upon analysis, it becomes apparent that the souvenir objects not only serve as mementos for tourists but also encapsulate and portray the intricate and multi-layered history of Turkish design.