Carpet Factory Visit

Turkey has a long and rich history of carpet making and is home to some of the most beautiful handknotted and handwoven carpets in the world. Turkish carpets range from simple bold and colorful nomadic Anatolian kilims (not kill him!) to more faded Uşak and high end Ottoman court silk Hereke carpets. The Turkish knot (symmetrical knot) also known as the Ghiordes knot was developed here.

There are some crucial factors you should always bear in mind if you are a potential carpet-buyer. First and foremost, you should buy it from a factory in order to get the best price as well as to see all the possible colors and designs. People generally tend to buy it from Grand Bazaar but lo and behold, sellers in Grand Bazaar gets all their carpets from the factory and they add their own revenue on top of it and then sell it to the customers. Plus, rents in Grand Bazaar are too expensive and somehow they have to reflect it into their prices. These people are sharks and you can easily get bamboozled unless you are well-informed. Additionally, shops in Grand Bazaar are too small which means that they can only exhibit a small variety of carpets unlike factories.

Before deciding to purchase the carpets of your dreams, you should have some color and size options in mind. Maybe you are buying it for your kitchen, or you are aspired to design your new home or just simply you want to bring some fresh air into your living room. Whatever the cause is, you should have a clear picture in your mind about the colour and size. You should inform the dealer about what you are looking for to make things easier.

We would like to provide you with few tips which will enrich the value of your carpets and kilims. Usually people wonder and ask us the best carpet of all times and we would like to answer as follows: The best carpet in the world is the one that you like the most. It is like love at first sight and you should buy the one that melts your heart. Your emotions will guide you as to which one you should go home with. Your heart is the final judge and not somebody else when it comes to making that last decision.

We will pick you up from your hotel at a specified time and drive you to one of the biggest carpet factories in İstanbul. While you are served a nice apple tea, there will be free demonstration of carpets and kilims. The expert will tell you all the history and importance of carpets as well as he will give some technical information as to how carpets are vowen. You can touch them, feel them and maybe buy some of them…

Jewellery Factory Visit

It is no secret that most women love jewellery and gold. Human fascination for jewellery and gold goes beyond realms and borders. Gold and jewellery purchases for women generally mean one thing: looking beautiful, glam and classy. Buying gold and jewellery serves dual purposes; not only it is an investment but also it is a great fashion accessory. It is a known fact that women love to dress up and wear gold and jewellery. Be it birthday parties or weddings, anniversaries or get togethers, our eyes get to see a myriad of gold and jewellery on display in such occasions.

The mere mention of this precious metal is enough to catch our attention, attention which distracts us from everything else around. However, this distraction shall turn into a nightmare. In this rush to purchase gold and jewellery, it is common to make mistakes, but remembering a few simple steps could ensure that one gets the best item for their money.

Know the Purity, The purity of gold is denoted in karats, with 24 karat gold being 99,9% pure and 22 karat gold being 92% pure. Every karat gold is equivalent to 4,2% pure gold, which in essence means that 14 and 18 karat contains only 58,33% and 75% pure gold respectively. 24 karat gold is not suited to make jewellery, which is why jewellers use either 14, 18 or 22 karat gold. Purchasing gold jewellery without checking its purity is a wrong decision and it always pays to check purity before parting with your hard earned money. Hallmark is an indication of purity of gold and it is advisable to purchase hallmarked jewellery, as these pieces are tested by competent agencies.

Craftsmanship, A making charge is associated with every piece of gold and jewellery which is essentially the labour charge involved in creating it. Craftsmanship is a reflection of current gold rates and one could be fleeced into paying higher making charges than necessary. Insisting on fixed making charges could make gold purchases cheaper and would definitely be the smarter way to go about it. For instance, compared to Europe, Unites States and Middle East, gold and jewellery prices are much lower in Turkey thanks to lower workmanship charges.

Man-made vs Machine-made, In this age of mass production, it is common to come across jewellery which is machine made. Making charges on machine made artefacts are lower than charges on man-made artefacts, making such mass produced ornaments cheaper. Discussing the origin of a particular piece could save a buyer some money.

Check the Weight, Most gold and jewellery in Turkey are sold by weight, with heavier pieces costing more. Precious stones like diamond and emerald are often added to gold jewellery, making them heavier in the process. Jewellers weigh a piece in its entirety, which means that one might end up paying for gold which is not actually there and it is imperative to keep this in mind while purchasing studded jewellery.

Gold and Jewellery Factory, Turkey has millions of jewellery stores, small and big, catering to its population as well as tourists who are aspired to buy gold and jewellery from Turkey. Purchasing gold and jewellery from small stores could be so risky as they might pass of impure gold as pure gold or could sell stolen gold artefacts. It pays to go to a reputable jewellery factory to purchase gold and jewellery as there is a guarantee about such purchases. In addition to that, you should buy it from a factory in order to get the best price as well as to see all the possible colors and designs. People generally tend to buy it from Grand Bazaar but lo and behold, sellers in Grand Bazaar gets all their gold and jewellery from the factory and they add their own revenue on top of it and then sell it to the customers. Plus, rents in Grand Bazaar are too expensive and somehow they have to reflect it into their prices. These people are sharks and you can easily get bamboozled unless you are informed. Additionally, shops in Grand Bazaar are too small which means that they can only exhibit a small variety of gold and jewellery unlike factories.

We will pick you up from your hotel at a specified time and drive you to one of the biggest gold and jewellery factories in İstanbul. While you are served a nice apple tea, there will be free demonstration of gold and jewellery. The expert will tell you all about gold and jewellery that you are interested in. You can touch them, feel them and maybe buy some of them…

Leather Factory Visit

Regardless of your gender, leather and für has always been a great indication of how well you dress. No matter how many leather jackets you own, there can never be enough. It is the kind of garment that never goes out of fashion and embellish you nicely. For sure, there are new trends every now and then but the old ones keep on winning hearts.

Unlike most people, to an experts’ eye, leather jackets and garments, bags and purses differ from each other on the basis of a number of factors. From the animal they are extracted from to the kind of finishing they have, from the inner lining, stitching and craftsmanship to the selection they are based on. There are a plethora of options out there which could be overwhelming. So, to avoid leather shopping anxiety, here are some guidelines that not only tells you about the types of leather jackets and bags but also helps you understand your body type and which style goes well with it.

Fake, Genuine and Real, You may be able to tell just by touching the piece whether the leather is real or fake. Fake leather feels smooth, almost like plastic. Real leather, on the other hand, will feel soft and flexible, but it will also have a grainy feel. You also will not be able to stretch fake leather, but real leather can be stretched.

In addition to that, there is a subtle distinction between real and genuine leather. Most of us believe that genuine is just another word for real when it comes to leather. But here is a twist. Genuine means the leather in its original form, no oiling or waxing done in order to prevent the leather from water and dust. Practically speaking, that is not a very functional approach. For instance, it would be okay to have a wallet made of genuine leather because you would not mind replacing it after some time as it is inexpensive and not something you would expect to have long-term. A bag or jacket, on the other hand, would be considered an investment. However, real leather is always more expensive and that is only because it is guaranteed to last a lifetime.

Leather Jacket Style, After making a decision to buy a leather jacket the most crucial step is to pick the right jacket that goes well with your body type and style statement. Picking the right color and design is most important and knowing how to choose the right size will make your purchase so much more exciting. As far as the appearance is concerned, from the battlefield to the broadway fashion, the leather jackets have evolved over the period of time but the styles have been the same.

Why Leather and Für Factory, Turkey has thousands of leather stores, small and big, catering to its population as well as tourists who are aspired to buy leather and für from Turkey. Purchasing leather products from small stores could be so risky as they might use faux leather and cheat on you. It pays to go to a well-known leather and für factory to purchase leather products as there is a guarantee about such purchases. In addition to that, you should buy it from a factory in order to get the best price as well as to see all the possible colors and designs. People generally tend to buy it from Grand Bazaar but lo and behold, sellers in Grand Bazaar gets all their leather products from the factory and they add their own revenue on top of it and then sell it to the customers. Plus, rents in Grand Bazaar are too expensive and somehow they have to reflect it into their prices. These people are sharks and you can easily get bamboozled unless you are informed. Additionally, shops in Grand Bazaar are too small which means that they can only exhibit a small variety of leather and für unlike factories.

We will pick you up from your hotel at a specified time and drive you to one of the biggest leather and für factories in İstanbul. While you are served a tasty Turkish coffee, there will be free demonstration leathers. The expert will tell you all about leather and für history that you are interested in. You can touch them, feel them and maybe buy some of them…