Earthquake Announcement: Malatya, 2023-02-06
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake with an epicenter in southeastern Turkey near the border of northern Syria has killed hundreds of people and caused widespread destruction today. The cen
Collaboration with Interior Designers
Carpets are often used as a floor-covering option by interior designers to add texture, color, and comfort to a room. They can also help to absorb sound and reduce noise. Interior
The Evolution of Rugs and Carpets Designs
Rugs and carpets have a long history, with evidence of woven textiles dating back to ancient civilizations such as Egypt, China, and Persia. Over time, the designs and patterns of
Carpet History & Symbols
Carpets have a long history dating back to ancient civilizations. Carpets have been used for a variety of purposes throughout history, including floor covering, insulation, and dec
Our Weaving Workshops Are Expanding
Geography is a very challenging factor for us. We have weaving workshops in Adiyaman, Malatya, Diyarbakır, Antep, Siirt, Erzurum, Amasya, Tokat, Igdir, Van, and Manisa. Our worksh
Usable Art & Investing in Carpets
Art is a diverse range of human activity, and resulting product, that involves creative or imaginative talent expressive of technical proficiency, beauty, emotional power, or conce
Calouste GULBENKIAN: His Museum & Collection
Calouste Sarkis Gulbenkian (23 March 1869 – 20 July 1955), nicknamed “Mr Five Per Cent”, was a British-Armenian businessman and philanthropist. He played a major role
Faik KIRIMLI: The Man Hunting Out the RED
This blog article is about the legendary color coral red in Iznik tiles in the 16th century and the man who was searching for it since years as a passion. As Ararat we have the sam
William MORRIS: The Revival of Handicraft
William Morris is best known as the 19th century’s most celebrated designer, but he was also a driven polymath who spent much of his life fighting the consensus. A key figure
Useful Tips on Choosing the Right Carpet
Carpets can be expensive. And because a large-scale item like that is going to have a big effect on the way a room looks and feels, choosing one can be intimidating. The right rug
