Antalya is a holiday resort which is located on the southern mediterranean coast of Turkey where the town is engulfed by the western part of the Taurus Mountain chain. Antalya is a realizable and achievable dream resort with its roads surrounded by orange and palm trees, pictorial and lovely restored ancient Turkish houses on the narrow streets of "Kaleici" area. There are also beautiful parks, an attractive yacht harbour and imposing ancient buildings.

The documented history of the town starts with the 2nd century before Christ. It was founded by the Pergamon king "Attalos" and was named "Attaleia" after him. Antalya endured the regimes of the Roman Empire, Byzantines, Seldschuks and the Ottomans. The area is conspicuous by its wonderful climate, its world famous archeological museum, its several parks and beaches. Numerous tourists from all over the world come to Antalya to enjoy their holidays throughout the year.

These carpets are made by Yoruk's semi-nomadic tribes who leave near the ocean on the warm plains during the winter months. The willages are arround Antalya, on the Mediterranean cost, are the main producing centers of this type of carpets are made with wool and dyes produced by the nomads themselfs. The predominant colours are always bright red and dark blue, with a smaller amount of white. Distinctive patterns in the borders are the sheep's eye and knife tip and the "hands on hips" motif, an age old symbol denoting female fertility which dates back to the time when the tribes worshipped mader goddesses. The field are usually are taken up by a large red double mihrab, edged in ram's horn motif. Often the shape of the double mihrap is cut into by two triangles on either side. Ears of grain representing fertility and carnetions are frequently seen. If there is a tree of life it's generally made up of carnetions, "the flowers of the people". Some times one can see a strange motif, a stylized representation of the human figure which is used to guard against evil. The number of knots in these carpets are equal to 160,000 knots per square meter.

An easy going sightseeing, having the impression of the city Antalya with shopping breaks, giving you the opportunity to do some tax free shopping. First stop is the biggest jeweler of the region which has got lots of choice with wide range of beautiful designs. After having a refreshment break in the picturesque Duden Waterfalls, it's time to discover the city Antalya with it's rich and old history. Have free time to look around the local market, examine the prices and try to find something to treat yourself, your family or friends at home. A leather factory with wide range of fashionable products will be visited after the lunch.