"How to buy a rug in Istanbul
A skilled weaver demonstrates the intricate motions required for creating a hand-made Turkish rug in Istanbul, Turkey.
My tastes in decorating run more contemporary than antique, so on a recent trip to the Middle East I was stunned by my urge to buy a Turkish rug. But visiting Istanbul draws you into the culture so even those of us who prefer clean lines and sleek shapes quickly come to appreciate the intricacies of traditional carpet weaving and the intense labor necessary to create these works of art."
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