It began in a small karkhana (1950)
In 1950, in a modest karkhana in Kashmir, our late grandfather, Mr. [Grandfather’s Name], gathered a small circle of master weavers. Together, they wove carpets entirely by hand—patiently tying thousands of knots a day, dyeing wool with local plants, and passing patterns from memory, not machines. Those early rugs were never just products; they were dowries, heirlooms, and symbols of hospitality.
A new horizon – from Kashmir to the world (1990s)
In 1996, his son, Mr. Mohd Younus Ali, carried that heritage across oceans. Traveling to the United States with nothing but a sharp eye for quality and a belief in Kashmiri craftsmanship, he introduced these pieces to international collectors, galleries, and design lovers. He transformed a regional workshop into a global business, building relationships that still shape our sourcing today.
A daughter’s perspective – New York chapter
“Today, his daughter leads Turkish Bazar from New York. As a woman in a traditionally male-dominated trade, she brings a fresh lens: centering women artisans, ethical production, and curatorial storytelling. Each rug is selected not only for technical excellence, but for the narrative it carries—who wove it, where, and why it matters now.”