The story our Mohair rugs from Siirt

The story our Mohair rugs from Siirt

We fell in love with these rugs (Are they actually rugs? Read on.) when we were living in Istanbul back in 2012. Starting Anatolico wasn't even a concept then, but we had to bring them over now that we took on the mission to introduce you to handmade textile works of art from Anatolia!
January 12, 2021 — Derya Aguday Merakos
Turkey the bird and Turkey the country

Turkey the bird and Turkey the country

This is a Thanksgiving story of linguistics, trade, and geography.

November 25, 2020 — Fotis Merakos
14 ways to use a Turkish towel

14 ways to use a Turkish towel

Turkish towels are truly one of the most versatile pieces you can own. With their origins as towels to dry and to wrap around the waist in Hamams, there are so many ways to use them. Here are a few ways we have used our Turkish towels. We'll keep updating the list as we discover more!
June 22, 2020 — Derya Aguday Merakos
It's time to take a stand, together.

It's time to take a stand, together.

We have to express our deep sadness about the racist incidents that continue to cut the lives of black people short every day. We stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement asking for a long-overdue change. The historical, lasting, and persistent violence against the black community has to stop.
June 05, 2020 — Derya Aguday Merakos
The pros and cons of Turkish towels

The pros and cons of Turkish towels

In this post, we weigh the advantages and disadvantages of Turkish towels. Read all you need to know about what makes Turkish towels so great and their few drawbacks:
May 20, 2020 — Derya Aguday Merakos
Perfect picnic companions - Turkish towels and throw blankets

Perfect picnic companions - Turkish towels and throw blankets

Hi everyone! It's May 14th already and it seems like the weather is getting better every day! Here in New York, it looks like this will be the last cool week and summer's starting. Read more...
Top 10 gifts for beach lovers that will save the oceans

Top 10 gifts for beach lovers that will save the oceans

Many thanks to Felice from WonderSpark who featured us as one of the Top 10 Gifts For Beach Lovers That Will Save The Oceans. Read more...
December 16, 2019 — Derya Aguday Merakos
Our beloved artisan partners

Our beloved artisan partners

This is Mrs. Nazire making our crochet Ivy scarf in her beautiful flower and pomegranate tree garden. She also heads the group of women that make our Oya necklaces. Read more...
November 20, 2019 — Derya Aguday Merakos
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How do I leave a product review?

How do I leave a product review?

Many of you were asking how you can leave product reviews or a testimonial on our site! Reviews are a great way for us to get valuable feedback, and for customers to learn what a product really feels like. Read more...

October 23, 2019 — Derya Aguday Merakos
How eco-friendly is cotton?

How eco-friendly is cotton?

Cotton is sustainable, renewable, and biodegradable, making it an excellent choice as an environmentally-friendly fiber throughout its entire product life cycle. Read more...
March 26, 2019 — Derya Aguday Merakos
How eco-friendly is linen?

How eco-friendly is linen?

Linen is one of the most biodegradable and stylish fabrics in fashion history. It is strong, naturally moth resistant, and made from flax plant fibers. Read more...
March 26, 2019 — Derya Aguday Merakos
We had a blast at SOLstreet pop-up market last week

We had a blast at SOLstreet pop-up market last week

Last Saturday we had a blast wile making new friends at SOLstreet pop-up market. Katherine from katherine-laurel.com did a great job covering the event and made a fantastic blog post about it. Read more...
May 26, 2017 — Derya Aguday Merakos