Karavan: Treasures from Turkey currently brings hand-made decorative items from Turkey to Columbus Ohio area. Karavan items include new and semi-antique carpets, kilim rugs, hand-beaten copper trays, earthenware pots, silk scarves, colorful lanterns, sterling silver jewelry, classical Kutahya tiles and plates, and a range of handbags and shoes made from fine leather and kilim fabric. Because of the particularities of hand-made products, we travel frequently to Turkey and are intimately involved in the selection of every item that comes to our store.

At Karavan: Treasures from Turkey, our main focus is to find the best samples of hand-made items, either new or old, with traditional qualities. We select from small productions, which preserve the human touch and concentrate on the qualities of the past. . Most antiques lasted from grandparents to grandchildren because they were well made.

If you are shopping in the Short North, you must stop by the store. It's just a short distance from the North Market, downtown, the Arena District and German Village.

While you are in the store, you will have a wonderful experience. Bulent, the store owner, went from practicing dentistry in Turkey to running the store in the Short North and being a Turkish Instructor at OSU. While shopping, you are welcome to ask for a cup of Turkish tea or coffee from either Bulent or Mufit . They are always happy to serve you, talk to you about the merchandise or Turkey and moreover provide contacts in Turkey if you’re headed there.