Retiree turns wood into miniature landmarks
RİZE
A retiree in the northern province of Rize is breathing new life into discarded wood by creating detailed miniature models of mosques, traditional highland houses, the Maiden’s Tower and historic landmarks entirely by hand.
Sixty-two-year-old Halil İbrahim Topçu, who retired about 15 years ago, took up woodcraft as a hobby a decade ago and has since continued producing miniature works from a corner of his home.
Using recycled materials such as wooden skewers, lemon crates and old floorboards, Topçu carefully crafts his models with simple tools, including a utility knife, hand drill, cordless drill and glue.
