UNIQUE SPRING DECOR WITH TURKISH HANDCRAFTS

Here we have prepared the easy ways to add splash of colors to your spring decoration with unique Turkish Handcrafts!

Modern sofas are easy to upgrade and does´t have to be dull. They can be mixed with eastern / mediterranean style to make the unique and warm.
Here is how you can make it with handmade Turkish handcrafts.

We used Handmade Kilim cushions that are made from vintage Turkish Kilims which are 50-100 years old. As Turkish Kilims are hand loomed and each one is different than the others, you can't really have an identical pair which makes these beauties even more special.

You can find Turkish Kilim Pillows HERE

We also used Turkish Ceramic Bowls (here) , This beautiful vase (here) and a pomegranate set of three (here).  Something is special with Turkish Ceramics, they bring happiness and warmth to every space. Using different sizes and colors of these bowls brightens any dinner table, coffee table or console table. Another good thing about the bowls are they are lead-free and can be used for serving food!

One runner makes a HUGE difference! And you do not need to use it only on table but also as a fun throw on your couch. You can find Turkish Runners HERE 

You can find this Cubic Turkish Ceramic Vase HERE

Details! Unique Decor accents with pop up colors on your coffee table or shelf bring the spring effortlessly. Find this Handmade Caftan Decor Accent HERE

Love from Istanbul

xx

Guney

ANATOLIA TRIPS - ESKISEHIR

Love to visit our artisans as well as feeling refrehsed as small cities of Anatolia always feel so warm and cozy. This time our destination was Eskisehir! As we call it in Turkey it is the city of students.
We took train to Eskisehir as it takes only 3 hours from Istanbul which is a perfect amount just to read    blogs and have lunch and chat about our day. We came to Eskisehir around 14.00 and started to work right away with visiting our artisans, the most experienced Meershacuum pipe makers of Turkey.

A hand carved Meerschaum Pipe with a Sultan figure.

                                         Uncle Ali with a beautiful Viking Theme Meerschaum pipe.

Just like many of traditional Turkish Handcrafts, handcarving these Marcuum pipes are also something that passes from genarations to generations. Most artisans learn it from their families. Like Uncle Ali who is carving pipes for 50 years, he told us that he started it when he was 15, working with his dad. Now he is the most experienced artisan in the market.

After looots of Turkish Tea and fun chats with the locals, we were ready to eat famous `Cig Borek`of Eskisehir.

We also had enough time to have a coffee break in this cozy cafe.

Here are the tips about Eskisehir;
Where to stay: Hilton in Eskisehir is more like an Express hotel which is the best option for one-two nights.
Where to eat: Papagan Cig Borek Evi, Fahrettin Usta Tarihi Meshur Balaban Kebap (For famous Eskisehir Balaban Meatballs)
How long to stay: 2 nights
When is the best time: Spring is the best time to enjoy this small city

Eskisehir is named as one of the safest cities in the world, it is not big but so cozy. It can be a great weekend vacation with family.