Topic: Turkish Rugs

While in Marfa, Adam Curry meets a Turkish rug merchant named Hussein who is afraid to return to Turkey due to his political posts on Facebook. They discuss the influence of Fethullah Gülen and the marginalization of the Kurdish population. The conversation shifts to the artistry of Turkish and Iranian rugs, including "war rugs" from Afghanistan that feature designs of tanks and Kalashnikovs.

A host shares an anecdote about seeking advice from a rug expert regarding the purchase of Turkish and Persian carpets. The expert's singular piece of advice was that "whatever you paid for a rug, you paid too much." The discussion highlights the complexity and potential for overpayment in the handmade carpet market.