The final of the 16th National Carpet Design Competition, organized by the Istanbul Carpet Exporters’ Association (İHİB), along with the Carpet Export Stars Award Ceremony, took place on November 15, 2023, at Fişekhane Main Stage.
The 16th National Carpet Design Competition, organized by the Istanbul Carpet Exporters’ Association (İHİB), culminated in an exciting final event. The eight finalist designers’ works, which had been transformed into actual carpet products, were exhibited, and the winner was announced. Following the final ceremony held on November 15, the Carpet Export Stars Award Ceremony took place, where the most successful carpet exporters of 2022 were honored. The event was hosted by İHİB Chairman Mr. Ahmet Hayri Diler and attended by Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM) President Mr. Mustafa Gültepe, İTHİB Chairman Mr. Ahmet Öksüz, İDMİB Chairman Mr. Güven Karaca, GAHİB Chairman Mr. Abidin Kaplan, and GATHİB Chairman Mr. Fikret Kileci.
Winner of the 16th National Carpet Design Competition: **Özlem DAYLAN BOZOĞLAN**
Second Place in the 16th National Carpet Design Competition: Esin Öykü TERZİ
Third Place in the 16th National Carpet Design Competition: Büşra ÇALIŞKAN
