In her remote Turkish village, Nurdane weaves dazzling rugs as dowries for young brides. Extraordinary events drive Nurdane – a virgin – to question the limitations of her faith and culture as she is caught between the cost of remaining pure in body and spirit, or risking everything for the chance to live a loving life. "Delicately told... She has woven a memorable tapestry on art and sacrifice."—San Francisco Chronicle