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Red clay pottery turned on the Kızılırmak in Avanos, carpets and onyx, and Ürgüp's and Göreme's old-town shops.

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Avanos pottery workshops: what the visit involves

Avanos pottery workshops: what the visit involves

What Avanos pottery workshops actually involve: the Kızılırmak's red clay, a wheel demonstration, and the sales pitch that usually follows.

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