CAPPADOCIA : Traditional Local Carpet Weaving Tour

Learn about the history of Turkish carpets and their significance to the culture. Discover the art of carpet weaving and try your hand at creating your own design.
Discover the art of Turkish carpet weaving on a guided tour. Learn about the history of this ancient craft and see how it is made.

Explore the history of Turkish carpets, which are a gift of Turkish people to world civilization. Knotted kilim, the oldest examples of which can be found in Central Asia, where the Turks live, is an art discovered, developed and presented to the world by the Turks.

See how the Turks invented the carpet using lamb's wool, which was abundant in order to protect itself from the cold of the Central Asian steppes. The Turks took this art with them and spread it everywhere they went.

Learn how private collectors, elite families, and museums are proud owners of antique rugs. In the 14th, 15th, and 16th centuries, handmade Turkish carpets were valuable items of the noble and wealthy families of Europe.

Discover how durable double knotted carpets are the invention of Turkish tribes. The techniques found in handmade carpets were brought to the shores of the Mediterranean by the Seljuks in the 12th century.

Hear how Marco Polo speaks of rich exhibitions of carpets in palaces and mosques. Experience carpet weaving and learn about the process of making these beautiful pieces of art.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.