Turkish Carpet Shops in Istanbul

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The carpet business in Turkey deserves to be termed Byzantine these days, what with carpets made in China and India of synthetic fibers and industrial dyes being sold as "authentic Turkish carpets." (More...)

Navigating a carpet purchase can be as complicated as getting married, and the outcome as uncertain.

Because there are so many perils in the Turkish carpet business, and because I can't be sure how a purchase will proceed—or end—I do not recommend particular shops or dealers.

Instead, I suggest general principles for the shopper to follow when considering the purchase of a Turkish carpet. More...

I make one exception, and that is to recommend a shop to true aficionados of Turkish carpets and collectors of rare hand-woven textiles.

If you are just looking for a beautiful, durable souvenir of your visit to Turkey, follow these principles.

If you are a serious lover of traditional hand-woven textiles (carpets, kilims, heybe, etc.), are knowledgeable on the subject, and can appreciate the value of rare pieces, you may want to visit SUDE Old Rugs & Antique Textiles near Sultanahmet, owned and operated by my friend Mr Suat Çapas. More...