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The Ethnico

The Ancient Art of Traditional Weaving and Ethnico

Carpet or rug making is an ancient form of art originating from Central Asia. As part of an extraordinarily authentic culture, carpets and rugs used to be exclusively non-trade products and were only made for the use of people in a mesmerizing process. Traditionally the finest sheep wools are sheared and made into threads by women.

These threads are then dyed using special rocks, various plants and roots displaying beautiful colors from nature. This process starts with boiling the threads with coloring material in large caldrons and finished after the threads spend three days placed in rivers under big rocks to wash away the excess dye. Before being woven into stunning carpets and rugs they are dried and spooled.

Many techniques such as this are lost throughout centuries and three generations of our family has been dedicated to keep traditions alive and known for future generations. At Ethnico we are reaching to these far villages in southern Turkey to learn more of these traditions and purchase their products at fair prices to fund them and bring their beautiful art to your homes in various forms such as carpets, rugs and pillow cases.

We can only hope that our customers learn more about these traditions and support them by purchasing the available products. Feel free to get in touch with us to learn more.

Every single one of our products is hand-made in

AUTHENTIC STEPPES OF

ANATOLIA.

All our products are made from Anatolian rugs with 100% handspun wool, perfect for authentic decorations.

Our products have been washed before production. If necessary please dry clean only.

We hope to bring life and authenticity to your home.

ISPARTA SİVAS MALATYA NİĞDE KONYA KARS Click and check place info.

ISPARTA

Isparta is a city that is thought to have been founded around 2000 BC. Today called by many as the “City of Roses”, Isparta has a magnificent history. Containing the Ancient City of Adada, Dündar Bey Madrasa, Eğirdir Castle, and many other historical sites, the city hosted different cultures for 4 millennia.

Kuz Cave, Karacaören Lake, Yazılı Canyon, Eğirdir Lake, are just a few of this beautiful city’s must-see places making it one of the most beautiful cities in Turkey.

SİVAS

Sivas is a historic city and has witnessed many civilizations as discovered by researchers during archaeological excavations. Historical buildings such as Buruciye Madrasa, Gök Madrasa, Divriği Ulu Mosque, Çifte Minareli Madrasa in the city show how rich and deep-rooted historical heritage the city has.

In addition to these, natural beauties such as Sızır Waterfall and Tödürge Lake prove that the city is a must-see place. Its unique dishes, folk songs, local clothes, and folk dances are among the other significant features of the city.

MALATYA

Malatya, located in the upper Euphrates basin of the Eastern Anatolia Region, has been an important city since ancient times. The artifacts found in Aslantepe Mound in Malatya, from the 8th century BC Hittite Palace prove the historical significance of the city. Having been a part of the Kingdom of Carchemish, Mitanni, Hurrian, and many other civilizations, the city is rich in historical heritage.

Besides its natural and cultural beauties such as Gürpınar Waterfall, Pınarbaşı Recreation Area, Aslantepe Ancient City, it is also known as the hometown of apricot fruit. Malatya is visited by tens of thousands of visitors every year for its unique dishes, folk songs, folk dances, and local clothes.

NİĞDE

The city of Niğde has a very rich historical heritage; It bears the traces of being home to many cultures with its historical structures such as Gümüşler Monastery, Alaeddin Mosque, Andaval Church. Niğde has fertile lands, is also known as the apple and potato warehouse of Turkey.

Narlıgöl Crater Lake, Çinili Lake, Kayardı Vineyards and Kemerhisar Springs are some of the natural beauties that must be seen. It has a long history decorated with its unique local clothes, folk dances, and folk songs.

KONYA

Konya is an ancient city where civilized life started in prehistoric times. Çatalhöyük, near the city center, is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2012 and is the oldest and most advanced Neolithic period settlement discovered in the world to date. This deep-rooted city, having been home to many civilizations throughout history, still carries the traces of these civilizations today.

The city hosts millions of tourists every year both domestic and international, with its cultural structure, unique dishes, local clothes, and natural beauties.

KARS

The city of Kars has a very old history. With the archaeological excavations, traces of many different civilizations have been discovered. In addition to many historical buildings such as Kars Castle, Ani Ruins, Church of the Apostles, it is also a city with many natural beauties such as Allahuekber Mountains, Lake Çıldır, Susuz Waterfall.

It stands out especially with its very rich and flavored “kaşar” cheese. Kars has fertile lands and has a good geographical position for agriculture.