I walked by the shop one evening, only looking at cushion covers. Hidir invited me in the shop and we had a chat. There were many cushion covers from which to choose, and Hidir and Hamit told me the history of each one. Most of their cushion covers are made from the good parts of old carpets and kilims. They... More

I was travelling by myself in Istanbul and I want to bring back to Canada a Turkish handmade rug. When I stopped at Motif Collection shop, I was delight by the excellent service from the owner Hamit. With no pressure, he show me how to shop a "real" handmade carpet (texture, colour, type of knot and the origin). After an... More

It was my first experience purchasing rugs in Istanbul. Hidir listened carefully to what we wanted and brought out several choices, most of which we purchased. I love looking at them everyday and he provided a history for each one. I would recommend Motif Collection to both novice and experienced rug collectors.

Hamit and everyone at "The Motif Collection" provide a wonderful experience in shopping for rugs in Istanbul, for all levels of quality and price and for whatever you are looking for whether a collector or a novice. The most important consideration is that you are dealing with a business with integrity and honesty in ALL transactions. They are the BEST!... More

We found this little store absolutely fascinating.All employees were very friendly especially Hidir.He was very kind and helpful.We spend almost an hour in the store.Bought two unique kilims and he gave us a really good price.I would recommend that visit this store..

This small but beautifully located shop is the way I had always imagined shopping and learning about carpets and kilims ought to be. Hamit, the owner, is relaxed and friendly, does not pressure you to buy at all and offers genuine generosity, pleasure and expertise in talking about and showing you his many usually old, beautiful and mostly Anatolian pieces.... More

I went to the store and is was amazing stuff and nice Tribal old hand made killim and carpet. I bought three kilims and also they repair the kilims.also had Motifcollection with a fix price..I am recommend this place more then other places which i went before. Motif Collection Kabasakal cad:3 Sultanahmet Istanbul.Tel.0212 5161374 www.motifcollection.com

The Motif Collection, owned and operated by Hamit Bakir and his brother Mustafa, is the best little carpet shop in Istanbul. We first met Hamit two years ago on our first visit to Istanbul and purchased three lovely carpets from him which we have enjoyed immensely. Hamit hand picks every carpet for sale in his shop, so the quality and... More

Owned and operated by Hamit Balkir and his brother, Mustafa , Motif Collection is much more than a place to buy a beautiful carpet; it is pleasant to sit out under the plane trees in good weather having tea with Hamit and discussing the world situation while admiring carpets spread out on the cobblestones. Hamit is a recognized expert on... More