– ABOUT – Jason B Graham, the founder of Designed and Made in Turkey, started coming to Turkey more than 15 years ago while serving as Director of Sourcing for Gap. Captivated by the country and he promised to live here one day. Twelve years later, he relocated to Istanbul […]
Turkish Culture
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Turkish carpets and kilims not only reflect the place where they were made, they reflect the hopes, dreams and aspirations of the makers. Like the colors in Turkish kilims, the motifs tell a vivid story. They often represent the desire for happiness, security and family. While curating our most recent collection […]
The people of Turkey are known for their elaborate conspiracy theories. With the recent events, conspiracy theories and conjecture often dominate social interaction and conversation. Rich in history, Turkish culture is also filled with countless rituals, myths and superstitions. As American living in Turkey, this quality in people is endearing. As […]
Designed+Made in Turkey is my way of celebrating Turkish culture, cuisine, curators and creators. Despite the challenges of living in this part of the world, I see beauty all around. Turkey is an amazing and magical place to live. It is the only country in the world to straddle two […]