An Analysis on the Coverage of Kirkit Weaving Art, One of Our Cultural Values, in Turkish Social Media: ‘The Case of Resurrection: Ertugrul (Diriliş Ertuğrul) TV Series’

The Pazyryk carpet, known as the oldest example of knotted weaving, shows that the Turks had an important place in the Kirkit weaving art and supports the view that the art of weaving spread to Central Asia with the Turks. Kirkit weavings are among the cultural values that have an important place in the Turks and the societies of that period. It is known that they were used as floor mats in areas of residence, as well as decorative ornaments, and daily necessities such as pillows, saddlebags and cushions. Productions such as TV series, movies or documentaries, which are social media tools, play an important role in establishing a connection with the past by reflecting the values such as social life, customs and traditions of the period they deal with in their works that cover historical periods. Social media tools play a crucial role in the development and change of societies. In the Turkish media, the historical development of Turks is periodically covered in programs. Resurrection: Ertugrul (Diriliş Ertuğrul) TV Series is one of them. Resurrection: Ertugrul series is one of the productions that reflect Turkish culture and history. The series covers the lifestyle, traditions and arts of the period. In this context, the art of carpet weaving also has an essential place in the series. While the series reflects the lifestyle and culture of the Turks, it also emphasizes that the art of carpet weaving is an important part of this period. Kirkit weavings are shown in the series not only as an item but also as a work of art and a cultural icon. The rugs add visual richness to the scenes by increasing the visual richness of the series. The series “Resurrection: Ertugrul” emphasizes the need to protect cultural heritage by reminding people of the importance of traditional handicrafts such as rug weaving. The series, which is about the historical adventure of the Kayı tribe, one of the Turkish tribes, reflects the cultural values of the tribe at that time. By this study, it has been attempted to evaluate the coverage of the kirkit weaving art, one of our cultural values, in the case of the broadcast.