Çekiciler Street

The products of craftsmanship are sold in Çekiciler Street located on the southern skirts of the fortress on the peninsula. The manufacture shops, except for one or two, are in Ahatlar Village 3km. away to Amasra.

The Art Chaftsmanship which is in a sense carving is said to have dated back to Phoenicians lived in 1200s B.C.Getting this art from Egypt, those who are dealing with trade brought it to Sesamos town and the linted tress made it steady.

Being paused several times, the art is carried on during  the Ottoman Period.In the 16th century, those dealing with this art, begin to open manufacture workshops in a definite area. That place now involves The Çekiciler Street.

In the 17th century, an order for furniture is givin from the palace in İstanbul. The interest in this art rises afrer the delivery of the furniture on time. The craftsmen of the era used gadgets that need the wrist power.

By the use of electrical lathes in the firts half of 19th century, the manual gadgets are left.While the soft trees such as boxwood, walnut, thrush and chestnut are preferred.

Some souvenirs such as salad and nuts plates, spice kits, honey jars, rollers and nutcrackers are made from these trees. The increasing density of tourism day by day rises the ambitions more.As a result, ship model, ring and so many other souvenirs are added to the existed products.

In the last decade, manuel labor for light eyes works such as Tel Kırma, Sarma and Kaneviçe have begun to ornament the windows of the shops with the products of craftsmanship art.

The inhabitants of Amasra try to make an interesring connection between the tourists and souvenirs. If a tourist leaves without getting a product, it means the sing of not loving Amasra...