Istanbul Mineral Exporters' Association
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Turkish Stones is a promotional entity, being promoted by the Istanbul Mineral Exporters’ Association (İMİB), a professional non-profit association that has overseen all export activities in Turkey’s minerals sector since 1976.
The homeland of natural stone, Turkey has been a source of inspiration in architecture in stone for more than 4.000 years. Situated in the middle of the Alpine - Himalayan geological belt stretching from Europe to Asia, Turkey’s unique geography and history have placed it in the center of human civilization and architecture since prehistoric times.
Today Turkey is home to the world’s largest natural stone reserves with a wide variety of Turkish Stones offered in more than 80 stone types and more than 650 colors and patterns. Turkey offers this abundance of natural stone to designers, architects and buyers with patterns and colors of high quality marbles such as Anadolu Beige, Anadolu White, Anadolu Black and Anadolu Travertines, alongside its unique and signature marbles like Elazığ Cherry, Milas Lilac & Marmara Marble. As the leading global source for natural stone, Turkey exports a host of Turkish Stones to global architecture projects that in addition to marble and travertine include natural stones such as basalt, dolomite, limestone and granite either as blocks or as processed stone products such as tiles and mosaics.
The Turkish Stones exports are known for their high level of service and know-how. Applying technology, Turkish Stone produces can create natural stones, in any shape and forms that can be imagined and design. Turkish natural stones can be transformed from monolith organic forms to the thinnest sheet to decorate interiors from home to automobile. Excellent craftsmanship and high-end technology results in inventive tailor made forms with the possibilities of Turkish Stone and the advanced service and fulfillment capabilities of Turkey’s stone industry. Striking Turkish Stones of exceptional quality and durability are the perfect choice for architects, interior designers and individuals looking to create original designs.
Brands: TURKISH STONES