Handwoven Turkish Carpet Making: Learn Weaving Art from Village Weavers in Bodrum
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6 Ratings
Bodrum
Immerse yourself in the art of handwoven Turkish carpet making. Learn from skilled village weavers in Bodrum and experience local village life in the heart of Anatolia.
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Etrim Halıcılık - Etrim is an old nomadic village situated 24 km from Bodrum on the Aegean coast of Turkey, at the heart of Anatolia and guests are welcome to visit to experience local village life. The villagers still hold traditional occupation based on carpet & kilim weaving.
Come and join us to learn the traditional way of Turkish weaving. make your own hand-made Turkish carpet with the help of village weaver.
Learn how to weave a Turkish hand made carpet with us. Village weaver shows you step-by-step how to weave a carpet. - Introducing the equipment
- Introducing the loom
- Introducing the warps (the skeleton of the carpet & kilim)
- Choosing the design
- Choosing the colors (Each color has a meaning)
- Weaving the carpet
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Carbonated beverages
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
- Local driver/guide
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Master the art of creating a Turkish handcrafted rug alongside our village artisan, who provides a detailed, step-by-step guide on the weaving process. Nestled 24 kilometers away from the center of Bodrum along the shores of the Aegean Sea in Anatolia’s core, our village warmly welcomes visitors to immerse themselves in the local way of life. During your visit, you’ll have the opportunity to explore a variety of local spots including a cafe, an olive oil press, a rug store, residential homes, and a mosque. Our community proudly maintains age-old customs, particularly specializing in the craft of rug and kilim weaving.
Location
Bodrum Tour - Boat Tours - Yacht Tours - Private Boat Tours
Üçkuyular Caddesi
please you will come to our office in bodrum center for this activity.
if you are coming by cruise ship or ferry , we can meet with you in there
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Sarahredlands
Oct 4, 2023
Best local experience! - This is the best local experience I've had in my two summer visits to Bodrum! I had a day to myself, traveling solo, and decided to book this experience at a local village. It was a beautiful drive and a fun experience that gave me added respect for the art of carpet weaving. The provided lunch (in the experience I booked) was the best food I think I've ever had in my life. I bought two carpets (shipped free) and will treasure them for a lifetime!
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Johnlo3332tb
Oct 4, 2023
A must! - The tour was amazing, the driver picked us on time and we enjoyed the ride to the village.
Our guide told us cultural stories and told us about the history of the village. We had cup of tea then walked around the village visiting the kindest and cutest grandma in the village! The lunch was authentic and we couldn't leave without buying beautiful carpets! I would totally recommend the tour to everyone.
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Cristina
Oct 4, 2023
Carpet weaving experience - We thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience- from the pleasant ride into the countryside, to the delicious 💕homemade lunch - to learning and hands on weaving of the beautiful carpets and finally picking out one to take home. The afternoon was delightful and well worth the cultural experience. We were treated like an extended family, never rushed or pushed on to another activity. Suggestion: go as a family or small group as the bigger groups have more of a timetable. A few weeks later our carpets arrived in California and we remember with fond memories our experience every time we look at the carpets.🙏
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L7905vfalexandrad
Oct 4, 2023
Experience was wonderful - Our experience was fantastic! There were about 22 of us, including kids aged 2 to 13. We were on a cruise and had a one-day stop in Bodrum, where we decided to try something special. The tour guides were right on time, picking us up in a large bus. We had a scenic 30-minute drive with breathtaking views before reaching a charming village.
The guide gave us a fun tour of the village, sharing interesting stories along the way. Finally, we reached our main destination, where we had a great time learning how carpets are made and enjoying a delicious traditional meal.
The whole experience was wonderful, and the guides were really friendly and engaging.
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Leaddict
Oct 4, 2023
A great authentic experience - We had an amazing time learning how to make carpets and dying wool in this beautiful village. The lunch was excellent and we walked away with a carpet (or three).
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