You know how sometimes you come across folks who are so nice and so hardworking that you really want them to do well?
That’s how Pete and I feel about Metin Aydin and his wife Moya. Their Turkish arts and ceramics business started as a stall at Orange Grove Markets and has now expanded to a permanent store in the Sydney suburb of Crows Nest.
Every six months of so, we pop in to see what new stock they have on offer. It’s always such a feast for the eyes…
Pete was determined that we needed a new tablecloth. He’d had enough of the dodgy bit of fabric that I’d found at Reverse Garbage which didn’t quite make it to the edges of the table. Moya, bless her, unfolded and spread out half a dozen different tablecloths for us to look at, then waited patiently as we tried to imagine the intricate designs in our cluttered dining room. We ended up buying one that matched the paint colours in the room…
The shelves of the store are packed with brightly coloured plates, bowls and figurines, ranging from the affordable to the expensive. All their products are made in Turkey, and the ceramic pieces are hand painted with foodsafe glazes…
I looked at this plate a dozen times, but couldn’t justify the $50 price tag for the use I’d get out of it. It is a one-off, handpainted piece, slightly larger than a dinner plate…
I did succumb to buying a few bowls though. At $15 each, I think they’re very reasonably priced, and I’ll often buy them as gifts. The fish designs are new since our last visit, and I was quite taken with them…
The nicest thing about shopping at this store is that there is never any pressure to buy – Metin and Moya are completely happy for people to browse. Mind you, it’s so mellow that I often end up losing an hour in there and coming home with a bag full of purchases…
If you get a chance, please visit Turkuaz Motif at either their store or one of their market stalls.
I don’t have any affiliation with the business at all – I’m just a very happy customer who wants them to do well so that I can keep buying their wares. Please say hi for me if you pop in!
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Turkuaz Motif
Turkuaz Motif have now closed their retail store, but can still be found at various Sydney markets.
Details can be found on their Facebook Page.
Metin: 0413 638 591
Email: info@turkuazmotif.com.au
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