Toy Research / Mediterranean – Osmaniye

Cultural Research Foundation has a large collection of “spinning tops” compiled from various parts of Anatolia and from many countries of the world such as Japan, Venezuela, Netherlands, Indonesia, India, Germany. Local names for “spinning top” such as “topaç”, which is a well-known toy all over Anatolia is commonly used. The history of the toy, and the way of playing are studied. In this context, a compilation and documentation work has been done with “spinning top” master Ekrem Demirbaş on the construction of traditional rope spinning top in Osmaniye.