What is a Kirman?

Spinning yarn with a traditional hand spindle (Kirman)

A Kirman is a traditional yarn spinning tool. Historically, it was used to transform natural fibers like wool and cotton into yarn. This simple system, operating on the principle of a rotating shaft and weight, forms the foundation of the modern twisting machines we produce today.

The Place of the Kirman in Turkish History

Anatolian textile production in the Ottoman era

The Kirman was an indispensable part of home production during the Ottoman and earlier periods. The machines we produce today symbolize the transition from a home-based economy to an industrial one. We not only modernize this transition but also pay respect to our deep-rooted past.

The twisting machines we produce, just like the kirman, combine and rotate fibers to create strong, uniform yarns. However, we do this with modern machines that perform at an industrial level with high precision and automation.

In every machine we build, we carry the trace of that first kirman spun by the hands of Turkish women. We extend to the future without breaking from tradition.

From Tradition to Technology: The Transition to Modern Twisting Machines

Modern Cirmantech Twisting Machine

For manufacturers like us, the kirman is not just a historical object—it is the root of mechanical principles. Today's high-speed, PLC-controlled twisting machines are the industrial-scale application of the fundamental physical principles provided by the kirman.

For more information about our modern twisting machines or to request a special quote, contact us.