# Carpet shopping in Istanbul — how not to get ripped off?

Place: [İstanbul](https://dccreationstravel.com/tag/istanbul)  
Topics: shopping  
Asked by elif_k on 10 November 2026  
0 votes, 8 answers, 41 views  
Page: https://dccreationstravel.com/questions/215-carpet-shopping-in-istanbul-how-not-to-get-ripped-off

Want a real Turkish rug. Advice?

## 8 answers

### Answer by finn_o · score 0 · 10 Nov 2026

Do your homework first, learn the difference between hand-knotted and machine-made.

### Answer by samira_h · score 0 · 10 Nov 2026

Never feel pressured, walk away if needed.

### Answer by viktor.h · score 0 · 10 Nov 2026

Ask for certificates and shipping details.

### Answer by jonas_h · score 0 · 10 Nov 2026

Don't buy on the first visit.

### Answer by jin_park · score 0 · 10 Nov 2026

Compare several shops.

### Answer by lukas_h · score 0 · 10 Nov 2026

Pay by card for some protection.

### Answer by nora.lindqvist · score 0 · 10 Nov 2026

Be wary of anyone who "helps" bring you to a shop.

### Answer by camila.h · score 0 · 10 Nov 2026

Enjoy the tea and the show, it's part of the experience.

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