Tahtacı

Tahtacı (Turkish: Tahtacılar, lit. 'woodworkers') are a subgroup of ethnic Turkish people living mainly in the forested areas of Aegean and Mediterranean regions of Turkey.

Historically engaged in woodworking since the Ottoman period, they trace their origins to the Üçok Turkomans. Due to their Alevi faith, they often lived in secluded areas, preserving a unique blend of Shamanistic and Alevi-Bektashi traditions. Their cultural heritage is reflected in their craftsmanship, rituals, and way of life, which remain closely tied to nature.