Taxi

“A taxi driver searching for cherries in winter for his pregnant wife… That’s love, my heart.”

Tanti’s Greek Lessons is shaped by stories gathered while learning Greek — moments, encounters, and small life notes collected along the way.

This one came from a taxi ride.

One winter evening in Istanbul, while riding with her close friend Yaso, the taxi driver began telling Tanti his story.

His wife was pregnant, and the night before she had craved cherries. Impossible, of course — it was winter. He had spent the entire day driving around the city, searching everywhere.

In the end, he found them at a greengrocer he could barely afford. After dropping Tanti off, he was going straight home to bring the cherries to his wife.

Not practical.
Not logical.
But deeply true.

If that isn’t love,
what is?

This piece is part of “Tanti’s Greek Lessons”, a collection inspired by learning Greek and the small stories gathered along the way.

Available in three options — Big, Mini, or Big & Mini — each scarf features the same story, expressed through different sizes and, in some options, different languages.

The Big scarf (90 × 90 cm) features the original Greek sentence in its full size.

The Mini scarf (45 × 45 cm) offers the same Greek sentence in a smaller, more intimate size, meant to stay with you throughout the day — worn as a bandana, tied around the wrist or neck, wrapped around a bag, or framed as a small poetic artwork.

In the Big & Mini option, the story is shared in two languages and two sizes: Greek in the larger scarf, and its Turkish counterpart in the smaller one — one learned in the mind, the other felt in the heart.

All scarves are 100% silk.

Tanti’s Greek Lessons is about learning, unlearning, and enjoying the beauty of not knowing everything at once.

Each Tanti is handmade with care. In-stock items ship within 2–3 business days; pre-orders are prepared and shipped within 5–10 business days.

We promise it’s worth the wait—and feel free to reach out with any questions!
Thanks for loving Tanti!