Product Description

Portrait of a contemporary Middle Eastern society--Muslim but not Arab or Persian. Extensive material on food, folkart,bazaars, and markets, ancient ruins,quirky personalities, ethnic groups, flora, fauna, and language will engage both old hands and first-time visitors.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1761144 in Books
• Published on: 1993-12
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 300 pages

About the Author
Holly Chase writes and lectures on the arts, cultures, and cuisines that lie between Portugal and India. She first went to Turkey in 1971 and has worked, travelled and lived throughout the country. She has been (and continues to be) an ethnographer, culinary researcher, tour guide, and handicraft development advisor in Turkey and devolping countries throughout the world.

A specialist in Islamic material culture (esp. carpets and textiles) she has led many Turkish and Mediterranean tours for musuems and other cultural groups

Customer Reviews

Fascinating Reading
While preparing for a trip to Turkey several years ago I was fortunate to come across Turkish Tapestry. From the very first page I was captivated by Ms Chase's description of everyday life in Turkey. It was exciting for me to read a book that was written by a woman who had begun her travels to Turkey as a tourist but ended up living there. This book is not your typical travel log and gives the reader insight into the Turkish people and their culture. I read the book again upon my return from Turkey and found that Ms Chase captured the true essence of this wonderful country and its people. I have since given this book to all of my friends who are traveling to Turkey and they have agreed that it is a worthwhile and enjoyable book.

Warm, wonderful tale of travel experiences in Turkey
Ms. Chase has traveled extensively in Turkey for many years, beginning as a student in the early 1970s and in the years since then. She portrays the fascinating mix of cultures, the archeology, the food and the endless variety of visual impressions with wit, vivacity and charm...I consider this book an essential preparation for anyone planning an actual visit to Turkey, and a joy to read for the vicarious experience of a trip to this colorful Near Eastern country.