Turkish Carpet Weaving: Craft Your Heritage

Discover Turkish carpet weaving. Join our workshop, learn traditional techniques, and create a unique souvenir. Perfect for all skill levels.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Anatolian Heritage Workshop - ✨ Immerse yourself in the art of Turkish carpet weaving ✨
    Is the weather too chilly or too warm? Escape the hustle and bustle of Istanbul and join us for a few hours filled with laughter, stories, and weaving. This is more than just a workshop; it’s a delightful retreat where you can enjoy tea, snacks, and explore one…
What's Included
  • Certified guide
  • Hot Instant Coffee
  • Unlimited tea
  • Water
  • All required equipment
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Picture Frame
  • Traditional Turkish coffee on sand ☕
  • Canned iced beverages
Additional Information

Engage in hands-on weaving, where you actively participate rather than just observe.
Our philosophy: Quality over Quantity → enjoy small groups, receive patient guidance, and experience a cozy atmosphere.
Cultural richness: delve into stories, history, and the significance woven into each piece.
Perfect for beginners (including children — even the…

Location
Anatolian Heritage Workshop
Baş Ağa Çeşmesi Sokak
Our workshop is located in "Anabala Pasajı" which opens to two streets, and is pinned in the google maps location. On one side, there's a vintage shop called Petra and on the other, there's a tattoo shop. Take the flight of stairs next to the tattoo shop and follow the signs to our cozy workshop!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jake_m
Jul 4, 2025
The workshop was... - The workshop was extremely meditative for my cousin and I! We felt a lot of rhythm when we were weaving and did not want to stop. Big shot out to our instructors who were simply fabulous 🫶
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379jy
Jun 24, 2025
Love it! - Great experience! The host was so lovely and creative! I would love to visit again, highly recommend!!!!!
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858derekt
Jun 3, 2025
Trip Highlight - We had a great time at the carpet workshop and it was a highlight of our trip. The workshop was a great opportunity to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city and learn about this part of Turkish culture. Kaan was clearly knowledgeable and passionate about the craft.
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Isaacf851
May 23, 2025
Lovely Anatolian textile making session - Lovely weaving experience with Ilker! The finished products are great, and we were happy to learn about these carpets. We use one as wrist-rest for work at the computer, and one as a cat toy that our kitten loves. I definitely want to get a full-size weaving machine now!
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Himanshub592
May 22, 2025
Awesome carpet weaving experience - Great personalised carpet weaving experience with İlker who shared his ideas and knowledge in a cheerful environment. We weaved our carpet and were able to feel involved in the culture. Would definitely recommend if you want to create some memories and take back home personalised “labor of your love”.
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Moon1705
May 19, 2025
Carpet Craft Journey - We had an amazing time at the Turkish Carpet & Rug Weaving Workshop in May 2025. The three-hour experience was not only informative but also deeply engaging. It was fascinating to learn about the history and cultural significance of Turkish carpets directly from passionate artisans. The hands-on part, where we got to try traditional weaving techniques ourselves, gave us a new appreciation for the skill and patience involved in creating these beautiful works of art. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the hosts made sure everyone felt comfortable, regardless of their prior knowledge. We especially enjoyed seeing how natural dyes are used and understanding the meanings behind different patterns. It was a unique and authentic experience that we highly recommend to anyone visiting Istanbul and looking to connect with Turkish craftsmanship in a meaningful way.
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Helen_n
May 14, 2025
Superb! - It’s an enriching experience and the tutor is very patient and kind with great conversations. I encourage everyone visiting Istanbul to do this activity.
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Federico2masp
May 12, 2025
Greatest creative experience - It was definitely one of my best experiences in Turkey, I ended up being so hyped that I bought online my own tool to practice at home and continue doing this as a hobby. İlker was great, he not only teach us but also show us different technics and real examples. He was the best host ever, the place is really cosy and he served us Tea, coffee and Turkish Snacks. If you are traveling in Turkey, you *must* take a workshop of your choice with him but I will 100% recommend you the Carpet Weaving Workshop... I even made new friends there! Also, if you are a local, you should try it too!
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Odyssey18947228624
May 11, 2025
It’s a wonderful experience! - From the bottom of my heart, I truly enjoyed the workshop. I didn’t expect it to be such a professional and wonderful experience, and I was genuinely moved. There was delicious coffee, tea, and sweets, too. (It was honestly the best coffee I’ve ever had!) Even though I wasn’t feeling well, you were incredibly kind and patient in teaching me. I’m truly grateful to have met you. I highly recommend this workshop to anyone!! Thanks to you, I’ve come to love Turkey even more.🇹🇷✨
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Mannequinmodel
Apr 21, 2025
Fantastic workshop - It was a fantastic experience. The host, Ilker, was very attentive and dedicated throughout the workshop. My son thoroughly enjoyed it. I would love to go to more workshops if Ilker provides other ones.
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From $35
up to 4 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).