The magic of carpet shopping in Istanbul
View Photo Gallery — Searching for woven gems in Istanbul: Shopping for traditional Turkish rugs can be an enjoyable experience for both the seasoned collector and those with no intention of making a purchase.
By Anthony Faiola, Published: July 6
The first thing that hit me was the smell.
An earthy musk, a mixture of wool, dust and age, enveloped our little band of carpet hunters as we set foot inside a hidden warehouse on the top floor of a decaying former school. Nebil Basmaci shuffled inside, flipped on the lights and gestured toward the woven treasures he keeps stored just beyond the hubbub of Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar.
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