AT HOME IN TURKEY

A spectacular transformation is taking place in Turkey ... ... its rich and varied traditions of design and decoration are beinginvigorated and modernized in a way that celebrates and builds upontraditions rather than destroying them. Travelling through the seasons tothe four corners of Turkey, from Istanbul to the Aegean and Cappadocia,the celebrated photographer Solvi dos Santos has captured the soul of theTurkish home. The range of the homes shown is as varied as the homeowners; from fashiondesigners and architects to artists, vintners and authors. All the homesfeatured have an authentic Turkish style, whether in the choice of theircolours, their fabrics, their furnishings or their architecture. Berrin Torolsan, making full use of her unrivalled knowledge of thiswonderful country, allows us to glimpse into the interiors of these homes.She uncovers the stories of each house, and gives a sense of the geographyand history of the location. The result is one of the freshest and mostinspirational style books of recent years.