Gallery Ararat was established by Burhan Kartal more than 40 years ago in Van/Turkey. Burhan Kartal is a well known and highly respected persona both in rug business as well as in Kurdish society thanks to his cultural and literature works.

His love on rugs helped him to build many friends all over the World and to form a Collection with handpicked pieces from various regions. His passion runs within the family as well so his son, Rohat, currently helps him to carry out his business.

On top of the rug business, Burhan has published two books in Turkish and Kurdish titled as "Bıruki Asireti ve Kinyas Kartal" and "Bir Nefes Bir Fikra Pekenok" where he focuses on sociological & cultural subjects. A glimpse of Burhan’s expertise on antique rugs can be found in books such as "An Introduction to Kurdish Rugs and Other Weavings" by William Eagleton and "Journey Through Kurdistan" by Marry Ann Bruni