Istanbul Bookbinding Institute

About Us

Discover the Istanbul Bookbinding Institute (IBI), a vibrant initiative under the roof of Borusan Kocabıyık Foundation (BKF)

BKF believes that economic, social and cultural development can be achieved through education and arts. In this respect, IBI is to contribute to the support of traditional bookbinding art by organizing training for students and for bookbinders, creating artworks of contemporary bookbinding using the techniques, materials, and craftsmanship rooted in the art of traditional Turkish bookbinding.

 

 

 

Our Aim

  • Creating custom projects related to bookbinding art from every angle within our interests.
  • Provide extensive training for students aspiring to excel in the art of bookbinding.
  • Collaborating with other artists and establishments such as museums, libraries, art galleries.
  • Contribute to the preservation of the bookbinding heritage through restoration projects.
 

 

Join Us

Participate in workshops and training programs contextualized for both enthusiasts and professionals.

Be a part of our mission to create a pathway for a generation of skilled bookbinders.

Explore the intersection of tradition and modernity in bookbinding art.

Contact us for customized projects of new perspectives.