Traditional Turkish carpets are typically woven by women. The carpets are usually made with wool or silk, and they typically display traditional motifs, animals, and plants. At the Women's ...

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Tunch Ilkin stops by to visit a Turkish rug dealer in the Grand Bazaar. The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world.

While the Turkish rugs are characterized by their complex patterns and tight weaves, Moroccan rugs may have more abstract designs and feel plusher. Whichever style you prefer, know that there's ...

The Jammu and Kashmir government has ramped up efforts against businesses falsely marketing machine-made carpets as genuine Kashmiri handmade carpets. Inspections reveal mislabelled Turkish and ...