But our big shopping adventure took place in a rug shop, the proprietors of which doubtless gave the guide a commission. Many rugs were unfolded for us, both pile and flat-weave (kelim). We make a special price for you, very cheap, special price.”“Don't look at those rugs--inferior quality--you see? Or a Coke?”“You will find such rugs only in the palace of royalty.”“You have cats, dogs? And do they even recognize what it is our rugs depict, when they say how well the colors will go with their drapes?

Source: Huffington Post July 05, 2017 05:15 UTC