Turkisk mattvävningsverkstad (Halı Kilim Dokuma Atölyesi)

It was such a lovely experience! I highly recommend for anyone who seeks a true authentic experience and create a beautiful mini carpet! The staff is super friendly and kind!!

My wife and I absolutely loved this rug-making class! It was our first time trying anything like this, and from the moment we arrived, we felt comfortable, relaxed, and completely welcomed. We really enjoyed the variety of patterns to choose from, the beautiful selection of wool colours, and, most importantly, the opportunity to learn such a rich cultural craft. It was genuinely an honour to take part in something with so much history and tradition behind it. Hamza and Ilker were fantastic teacher, engaging, patient, and incredibly helpful throughout the entire experience. It was clear how much effort and care they put into making sure everyone got the most out of the class. They explained everything so well and created such a positive and enjoyable atmosphere. We also know they were busy with exams at the time, so we really appreciated them taking time out of their schedules to run the class. Their dedication did not go unnoticed. I would highly recommend this class to anyone visiting Istanbul who is looking for something relaxing, calming, creative, and genuinely fun. We enjoyed it so much that we're now on the hunt for looms so we can continue our new hobby at home! Thank you, Hamza and Ilker, for such a memorable experience. From Mustafaa and Anum

Highly Recommend , amazing experience

Very good serice and customer care

It was amazing. We had a great experience and was intrigued during the workshop. Well done over all.

Really good experience with the experienced advisor and team was cooperative

Awesome experience fully recommended by family

Amazing experience. Totally recommended if you're visiting Istanbul.

We had a great time at the workshop! It was our first time weaving. The instructions were easy to follow and there was help readily available if needed. We left with a small piece to take home and a huge appreciation for this craft.

I was initially concerned, believing that the Uber driver had dropped us off at the wrong place. The building where the carpet-weaving workshop was located was run down and sketchy. Only a dusty vintage clothing shop and a tattoo parlor occupied the first floor. But following Ilker, the owner, upstairs to his workshop, the door opened up to a much more inviting window-lined room filled with light. Three tables were covered with small looms and the necessary tools for rug weaving. He asked us to remove our shoes before entering but when I asked if I could keep mine on, he kindly provided shoe covers. The instructions he gave us were clear and easy to follow. Video instructions clarified his verbal directions. He offered assistance often and with sincerity and alacrity. He provided traditional Turkish tea, fresh pastries, red ripe strawberries and small green plums that were crunchy, like an apple, but much tarter. He was an easy conversationalist who readily shared insights into many aspects of day-to-day life in Istanbul-including his own experience of its political, economic, religious and social aspects. He responded to every “thank you” with a sincere “my pleasure.” He provided a shoe-horn to my husband to help him put his shoes back on at the end of our class. Then he gave us recommendations for the rest of our day and walked us back down to street level. It was a level of exceptional service that you rarely see. Not only did he make us feel like welcome guests, he offered his hospitality with such apparent pleasure. He seemed to have pre-considered every aspect of a visitor’s experience and thus, managed to exceed expectations and deliver a truly delightful afternoon. We came away with beautiful samples of our own rug-weaving efforts. But even better, we all experienced an exceptional example of Turkish hospitality and welcome.