Tragacanth doll is a work of art unique to Turkish culture, made by hand labour. These dolls, which are shaped using a natural glue called chitre obtained from the sap of the geven plant, have a unique structure that reflects Turkish traditions for centuries. The roots of chitre doll making date back to Central Asia. Nomadic Turkish communities used chitre, which they obtained from the sap of the geven tree, for various purposes. In Anatolia, chitre became widespread especially in baby making. During the Ottoman period, tragacanth dolls were made even in the palaces and this art had an important place. In tragacanth doll making, firstly a skeleton is formed from wire, then it is covered with cotton and shaped with kitre. This painstaking process allows the doll's facial features, hands and feet to emerge in detail. Tragacanth dolls, which are usually dressed in local clothes, reflect the cultural characteristics of that region. Tragacanth dolls carry different meanings in different regions of Anatolia. While in some regions it is seen as a symbol of fertility and fertility, in some regions it is used to protect from the evil eye. In addition, tragacanth dolls reflect the local culture by being decorated with traditional clothes and accessories. Today, the art of tragacanth dolls is among the handicrafts that have sunk into oblivion. However, in recent years, various activities have been carried out to protect and preserve cultural heritage. Traditional handicrafts courses and workshops are organised in order to ensure that tragacanth doll making is passed on to the next generation. This article deals with the history, construction techniques, cultural importance and current status of Turkish tragacanth doll art.