Wednesday, 21 August 2019

21/8/19 Ephesus and carpet workshop

The ancient city of Ephesus - so huge, amazing, crowded, overwhelming.







On the walk back to town I stumbled across a carpet workshop just as a tour group arrived, so got to hear the explanation of how the carpets are made.  Some absolutely beautiful pieces of work.
Spinning the silk

Carpet weaving

The big sell.  The one I looked at was only $1300 AUD

Istanbul

The same piece with a light behind

The most expensive piece on display

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