TURKISH RUGS 101. June 29, 2002. Buying a carpet in Turkey is like going on a blind date with a chaperon. ... and www.cloudband.com, an online rug magazine and gallery. ...

Rugs are one of those purchases that just seem unnecessarily inconvenient. For one, it can be hard to find a high-quality material with a design you truly love. For another, rugs are often ...

Beautiful Gallery Size Primitive Geometric Vintage Turkish Kars Rug, Origin: Turkey, Circa date: Vintage – Kars is a city in northeastern Turkey that has played a key role in the rug industry since ...

Second thoughts: Your column made me relive our visit to what was most likely the same rug dealer in Kusadasi several years ago while on a cruise. We enjoyed learning about the different fibers ...

DC and I passed through the bazaar in Kusadasi, running a gauntlet of hectoring merchants. The rug shop was directly opposite a store with a lighted sign boasting “Genuine Fake Rolexes.” ...

Materials: Three primary materials are used to make Turkish rugs: cotton, silk, and wool, or a mixture of these. Price is often determined by the material and whether it is hand-spun or machine-spun.

Custom Rugs. For a bespoke touch, look into a custom rug that reflects your decor style. Many Etsy sellers offer fully customizable options, allowing you to select just the right size, color, and ...

Semerci said Western tourists are more inclined to purchase Turkish rugs, while Eastern tourists are more inclined to buy them from China or India. But the number of foreigners who visited Turkey ...