Known as the land of beautiful horses because of its Hittite heritage, Cappadocia defies everything you thought you knew about Mother Nature. The rugged landscape, formed over thousands of y… Read More
Hotels worth the splurgeThe Four Seasons Bosphorus is the best hotel in Istanbul. I recommend taking the Courtyard rooms or the Palace Courtyard rooms, as they’re a third the price of… Read More
Despite Turkey’s status as a secular Muslim country, its historical timeline in Christianity is strong and still evident in the country today. Indeed the Cappadocia Fathers, who later… Read More
As the 37th largest country in the world, the diversity of culture, traditions, weather, landscapes, and food throughout Turkey is overwhelming in itself. Even the history of the country wou… Read More
Cave Hotels and Hot Air Balloons – Cappadocia’s Biggest Attractions
The Anatolian region of Cappadocia in central Turkey boasts of many quirky aspects including fairy chimneys, u… Read More
The never ending and comprehensive list of things to do in Cappadocia excites everyone from families, couples, solo travellers, and groups of friends. Known for its cave churches, hotels, an… Read More
An exciting part of going abroad is buying souvenirs to take back home. Whether they are traditional, quirky, edible or purely for nostalgic memories, when you are on vacation in Turkey, the… Read More
Despite its prominent status on the international travel scene, as one of the most visited countries in the world, Turkey has sometimes been and is still somewhat widely misunderstood by peo… Read More
The country of Turkey, being the 37th largest in the world is a traveller’s delight. From the east to the west spanning thousands of kilometres, many places to visit in Turkey are uniq… Read More
An abundance of historical places to visit in Turkey makes it a travel magnet for fans of previous eras. From the east to the west, remnants of past empires and civilizations sit in among to… Read More
The legend states that Ankara was inhabited by the greedy king of Phrygia, Mida, beside the golden river Pactolus, and his father, the famous Gordios, who tied the famous knot that Alexander… Read More
How To Build An Antique Rug Collection
Rugs are works of art that are unreproducible. Many people assemble a rug collection of substantial uniqueness and rarity. There is an impassioned, int… Read More
Carpets of Suleiman the Magnificent
As you stand in admiration of the magnificent antique carpets produced by the Persian and Ottoman artisans, it is easy to see more similarities than diffe… Read More
Topkapi Palace Museum Houses Collection of Some Of The Rarest Antique Rugs in the World
If you are planning a trip to Istanbul Turkey and you love antique Oriental carpets, the Topkapi Palac… Read More
All Rugs Have A Story To Tell
Persian and antique Oriental rugs are some of the most beautiful treasures in the world. They are just as much a piece of the world’s artistic herita… Read More
The Doha, Qatar Museum of Islamic Art: A Museum of Masterpieces
The City of Doha, Qatar, is a modern and beautiful city rising from the desert sands surrounding the Persian Gulf. It is… Read More
What are Museum Quality Rugs, Really?
The term, museum quality rugs, gets thrown around a lot when it comes to hand-knotted rugs. For the most part, sellers who use this term “museum q… Read More
In Search of the Rare Rugs of the World
So what really makes rare rugs rare?
According to nearly every rug salesperson, online and offline, every carpet is a “rare” find. Indeed… Read More
The Magnificent Antique Holbein Rugs and Portraits by Hans Holbein the Younger
Hans Holbein the Younger (1497 – 1543) – was a German artist and print-maker who worked in a… Read More
Decorating Your Home in Black and White Decor
The prospect of decorating your home with black and white decor can be intimidating. It can be fairly easy to overdo, and you can wind up with a… Read More
Artist Lorenzo Lotto and the History of the Lotto Carpets
The 16th and 17th centuries are called the “Golden Age of Carpet Weaving”. Estimations based on trade records, dowries a… Read More
The Rich History and Beauty of Anatolian Rugs
View Our Collection Of: Antique Turkish Rugs | Antique Oushak Rugs
The term “Anatolian rugs” is used to describe rugs from an… Read More
Antique Orientalist Rug Bazaar Paintings: A Secret World Revealed
Oriental rugs are connoisseur’s art, much like fine wine and other antiquities. They have always been a symbol of the… Read More
RELEASE: Spiritual Music Vol.1 – The Anjuna BeachARTIST(S): Anatolian Weapons
REMIXERS:
LABEL: Not On Label (Anatolian Weapons) | GENRE: LOSSLESS, New Beat, House, Goa… Read More
With the glorious imprint of becoming a “dual Olympic city” and the sincere promise of “being there of being square”, the 12th Beijing International Film Festiva… Read More
Time goes by so quickly. For 12 years, the Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF) has infused the world film scene with infinite vitality as it proceeds to forge ahead with full en… Read More
The Pearl of the Aegean Sea; this name is justified. If you have heard it before, you must know, dear reader, that I am talking about Izmir.
Izmir is a metropolitan city far west of Anato… Read More
Hecate
She was the daughter of the Titan Perses and the nymph Asteria. She was the ruler of crossroads, entrances, nighttime, light, magic (witchcraft and sorcery), herbs and plants, … Read More