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Chez Galip Pottery in Avanos: Our Workshop and Hair Museum Visit

We visited Chez Galip in Avanos after seeing several pottery workshops around Cappadocia. It was our favourite experience of the group. We watched a potter shape clay on a wheel, saw artists decorating finished pieces, met Galip and explored the unusual Hair Museum beneath the workshop. Even though we came to Cappadocia for the balloons, this stop became one of our highlights. Our quick take: Chez Galip is worth considering if you want to see Avanos pottery being made and enjoy browsing handmade ceramics. Our visit and demonstration were free, and we received small souvenir bowls, but prices, tours, gifts and access can change. Check the venue's current visitor information before you go. Where is Chez Galip? Chez Galip is associated with Avanos, Cappadocia, a town known for pottery. We arrived by car; this is the map location we used on our visit . The business now lists several Avanos locations, including its pottery studio and Hair Museum, so confirm the location of the tou...