Just had a delicious doner kebab from this place and boy oh boy was it AMAZING. It came out to a total of $8.99 for the doner kebab and was worth every penny. The owner even gave us a free balaclava to try out after we finished eating, which was also delicious! Give this place a try, you will not be disappointed! read more

A nice little store in Manitou Springs with Turkish hand made things. The big thing here is custom made turkish mens & womens boots. The proprietor (who was a wrestling champ) will custom order them for you. They have supple leather and will last for many years. I had a similar pair from Crete--they lasted 25 years. read more

Aside from Turkish eats, I rarely find myself experiencing the culture outside of visiting Istanbul 4 years ago. My friend and I were so delighted to stumble upon it during our recent visit to Manitou Springs. In true Turkish fashion (like a slice out of the grand bazaar), you'll find embroidered boots, scarves, intricately decorated pottery, Turkish coffee, jewelry and hanging colorful lanterns. All at fair prices - unfortunately, you won't have the opportunity to haggle in this joint. This shop adds a bit of flair in contrast to the neighboring touristy shops. Highly recommend a visit. read more

It's okay. Turkish coffee is okay, but you should accept the sugar if it's offered. The Turkish goods are unique. Not a fan of the stuff but if you were, this would be the place to go for plates and lamps. Faruk is a nice guy. Immigrated here from Turkey 14 years ago and wrestled for the US Olympic Team back in the day. Check out his knarly califlower ears! Like Whoa! read more

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We enjoyed our stop at Mavi! We went because of the Turkish food stand next door, but alas it was closed due to a freak snowstorm that caused some damage. We saw "Turkish Coffee", and being the coffee lovers we are, we had to stop in. The lady in charge of the shop was very friendly. She told us about Turkish coffee, why it was different than others, the health benefits, etc,. We decided to try it and she invited us to look around the shop while it was made. There's quite a variety of Turkish art and products, ranging from clothing to soap to handmade purses. When our coffee was done, the lady gave us three tips on how to drink it and told us about the different springs in Manitou and what their benefits were. She was very hospitable and friendly. The coffee itself was a delightful experience. It had a deep, unique flavor that was lightly sweetened with sugar. It is comparable to an espresso, but you probably get 4-6 ounces of the coffee for $3.50. It will get stronger the longer it sits. Remember not to be greedy! read more

This review isn't about the beautiful store or the exceptional sales clerks. This review is about the owner rewiring our lamp to make the sag cord longer for an extra charge. What a mess! The lamp does not hang straight, one globe is hanging from the wire instead of the chain! NO REFUND ALL SALES FINAL. He said, he would rewire it if we sent it back at our expense. Why would I give him the chance to make it worse! read more

Mavi Turkish Arts - Home Decor Near Me - Manitou Springs, Colorado

I'm visiting from out of state and just stumbled on this little gem while exploring Manitou Springs with a friend from the area. There are beautiful table clothes, scarves, rugs, dishes, jewelry, and other decor items in this new little shop. I loved almost everything. These items would be great for gifts, too. The owner, Faruk, was nice as well, and sat down for a cup of tea with us. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in town. If you're in the area, stop in for a chat and learn something about Turkey. read more

The store has some really cool, authentic Turkish merchandise. I also tried some of the Turkish coffee and thought it was delicious, although very different than the coffee in used to. Had one of the doner kebabs from the little kitchen on the side and it was quite good as well. The owner Faruk was a really nice guy. His parents happened to be in the country, so they helped with the food preparation. Great place to eat if you're looking for something less expensive! read more

Pretty cool place, they have tons of inventory from scarves to soaps that make the store smell great. read more

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"Turkish coffee" That's the lure that caught our attention. Little did we know, we were not entering a coffee shop. Immediately upon opening the door, you are hit with a strong, though not overwhelming, mixture of fragrances. That would be the Turkish soaps, all FDA approved, and each with their own indications - for eczema, dandruff, inflammation, etc. Unfortunately we did not get to meet the owner, but we did have a great time with the shopkeeper (I think her name was Martha? Let's call her Martha.), who was extremely pleasant. She told us that everything in the store was hand made by family and friends of the shopkeeper - the soaps, the hookah sets, the clothing. She even gave us a little tour of the shop. That made it feel more like a museum to me than a store. Martha even explained the history of Manitou Springs, and how there are various natural springs throughout town, which provide drinking water of different variants. She even showed us a map and list of where to find each fountain, and the different properties each one has. The most important reason why I loved Martha so much is because she was the one who brewed us cups of wonderful, rich, fragrant Turkish coffee. It was around $4/cup, and they have three types: regular, a more earthy variation, and unfortunately I don't recall the third one. I also do not remember the specific name of the earthy one. Anyways, we had one cup of the regular coffee, and one of the earthy one. Both were divine. No extra cream/sugar necessary - the coffee itself had enough flavor, without being overpowering. Before we drank the cups, Ms. Martha gave us three little tips on how to drink it. I won't tell you the tips, you have to go over to Mavi and ask her yourself ;-) read more

Marvelous little place with original and unique products. Great for gifts, and personal use. I love their beautiful items. As a bonus, the owners are super-nice, and the staff very helpful. My family and I love to come here. read more

My sister purchased some Harem pants from Mavi turkish arts when she visited Manitou Springs and loves them. I really wanted some as well but I live out of state, so I contacted the owner to see if he would be willing to accommodate my order. The owner, Faruk, could not be any more helpful. After inquiring about items that he had available, he sent me multiple pictures to help me decide what to order. The items that I ordered are high quality, and very unique. I get many compliments from people when I wear the things that I purchased here. I highly recommend Mavi Turkish arts, for the beautiful and unique items available, but also for the amazing personalized service that Faruk provides. read more

Awesome store. I lived in Turkey when I was a child, and this place gave me serious nostalgia. The owner Faruk, may be one of the nicest people I've ever met. Great store, great selection, friendly staff! I got my mom one of their tea sets for Christmas.. it was a hit. ;) read more

Authentic Turkish art and gift store. They have some interesting art pieces coming from Turkey in the middle of Manitou Springs. I was pleasantly surprised with the selection. I would urge you to visit this store to get some inspiration for your design projects. They also have an attached turkish doner kabob food trailer next door. I got the doner sandwich which was delicious. Very affordable as well! read more

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I have never been so happy and excited to be in a shop before. The owner explained to us that everything was homemade and nothing imported from China. We were told the owner plans on making the beautiful lights that decorate his shop in the back area. I will definently be coming back next year to be able to purchase their homemade beautiful boots and their glass lights. All the scarfs and clothes and shoes were beautifully made and crafted for the people who like to expand their fashion. read more

I tried Turkish coffee here for the first time and now I'm hooked! The flavor and after-taste is extremely smooth even though there was no milk. I immediately bought a can for myself and can't wait to share it with friends and family back home. read more

Coolest store in the Springs! This was a great find for me. I was attracted to it by the boards of silver earrings that were propped against the building outside. The rows of boots in the window are truly amazing. Stepping inside you are greeted by the aroma of the best smelling soaps ever! Many have speciality ingredients for different ailments. While the boots are amazing I was totally interested int he jewelry offering of the store. I identified several pairs of earrings and couldn't decide which would be best. It's a great store to visit for anyone in the area. The staff is very knowledgeable about the soaps and other offerings. It's in the cutest area of Colorado Springs where you can not only stop by to view the offerings at Mavi but a few other stores as well. Check em out! read more