Why we are special      
 
 
   All kilims are hand-woven by native women of Anatolian tribes, they are made from 100% natural wool and 100% organic, eco-friendly, plant-vegetable dyes. The kilims are based on the unique colours and patterns of the Anatolian nomads. Despite the rapid spread of technology in the textiles industry, we are determined to stay with the traditional methods of production. Only using natural wool and natural dyes in the weaving of our kilims.
 
   
 
   Since chemical paint is not used, the colors of kilims do not get pale. The paints are also produced by natives of the villages. Pine husk and rubia plants are used for the red color, oleander and develik plants are used for green colors. Some other plants used in dye development are Madder root, indigo, St. John's wort, onion, saffron, sumach, camomile, rhubarb, turmeric, sage, poppy, buckthorn, quince, almond, walnut, chestnut and henna. It is said that when using natural dyes one never can achieve the exact same shade of a colour a second time. This is one of the things that makes every kilim unique. You can learn more about natural dyes here.
   
 
 

   Beside our special kilims, we offer you hand-made Turkish and Persian rugs. Our family has been in the textile business for generations. We specialise in collecting the very special silk and wool rugs created in mountain villages.

   All rugs are hand-made by natives of tribes. Tribal carpets are made in nomadic settings by family or tribes for traditional reasons. In today's market, many dealers sell carpets made of a certain regional style, but not by natives of that region. It's difficult for the average customer to detect these differences. We do not offer these for sale, all carpets are authentic. We believe that only the authentic item is good enough for our customers.

Our kilims are very popular and we exhibited in many countries like Germany, Holland and France, so far we have received very positive reactions. Please take a look at "Press" page to read more.
Please visit F.A.Q. page to learn more.
 
 
We are a small family company who specialise in supplying the famous hand-woven Karatepe kilims and rugs.

Every item we supply has been lovingly handmade in Turkish and Persian mountain villages.

All kilims are woven in by the Karatepe Development Cooperative which was founded in 1972 in South Anatolia.
 
 
The aim of the Cooperative is to provide sustainable employment for the people of
these areas, and too keep the traditional skills alive. The Cooperative comprises a natural dye workshop, 4 dye stoves and a weaving workshop; 100 weaving looms operate. Beside these fully working looms, there are 150 more looms in the homes of village natives.
 
 

Watch our exclusive documentary video!
See production steps of natural wools, young girls woving our kilims.