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Good for: felt hats, felt bags, carpet, kilim

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Lonely Planet review for Ikonium

Konya was traditionally a felt-making centre but the art is fast dying out in Turkey. Passionate keçeki (felt- maker) Mehmet and his Argentinean wife Silvia offer treats including op-art-style patterns and what might be the world's largest hand-decorated piece of felt.

 

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    Great hidden treasure

    ikonium recommends this,

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    Mehmet Girgic is a 2010 UNESCO "Living Treasure" honoree

    Good for: felt hats, felt bags, carpet, kilim