The Fruits of Curiosity
The Fortuny Museum in Venice offers a journey through the creative mindset of the Spanish artist, couturier and polymath Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo Author: Serra Oruç Considered by some to…
The Rich Hues of Heritage
Lucien Arkas, Turkish chairman of the multinational conglomerate Arkas Holding, has been a lifelong collector of the arts. The carpets of his homeland have held a particular fascination for him,…
Knot by Knot, Row by Row
Jan Kath’s rise to eminence in the field of contemporary carpet design has been a complex process of absorbing diverse influences. But, as he explains, while remaining ever-open to ideas…
Entwined Roots
A recent exhibition in Istanbul explored what is unique to the separate cultures of India and Türkiye, but also what is shared. Its chief curator, Serra Oruç, explains the significance…
A Deep Sense of Joy and Connection
Gallery Aydin was launched in the late 1990s. Having evolved into one of the largest rug dealerships in Türkiye, it has recently been rebranded as A & D Gallery. Here,…
Centuries of Meaning
Ilke Beyaz founded the bespoke rug studio Figure in 2020, following extensive experience in the media. She tells us what the motivation was, and how the ancient traditions of Anatolian…