The Cucumber Stand for Burning Man 2014

A project in Istanbul, Turkey by Ceylan (Jaylan) Sonmez and Alper Nakri
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A honorarium project backed by the Burning Man organization. A street vendor from Istanbul becomes ALIVE on the Playa with your HELP.
Backers: 61
Average Pledge Per Backer: $24

Funded: $1,486 of $1,200
Dates: Aug 4th -> Aug 22nd (18 days)
Project By: Ceylan (Jaylan) Sonmez and Alper Nakri
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Latest News

Final reviews are done

August 21st - via: kickstarter.com
This cucumber stand is ready to hit the streets of #Istanbul. Final reviews are done. We will build it on the desert and ... burn it in the ashes of the man. @Istanbul Eminonu Tahtakale  (Read More)

Taste buds

August 18th - via: kickstarter.com
We are expending our taste bud. Going bazaar to bazaar in Istanbul , searching for tastiest cucumber.  (Read More)

The Green Umbrella

August 15th - via: kickstarter.com
The special ordered Cucumber Stand umbrella is in the house! It will keep you, pilgrims, under the shade. Look for the green umbrella on the open Playa and under the man between 2 pm to 6 pm. Our Kickstarter backers, thank you for your support and... (Read More)

"The Huffington Post" The Best Burning Man Kickstarter Is Way Simpler Than You'd Expect

August 12th - via: kickstarter.com
 See The Huffington Post article By Katherine Brooks  ! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/08/cucumber-stand-burning-ma_n_5659643.html  (Read More)

Off to the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul. Apron - check; cucumber peelers - check

August 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Off to the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul. Apron - check; cucumber peelers - check. We still need YOUR help. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/360007333/cucumber?ref=discovery — with Alper Nakri at Tarihi Mısır Çarşısı.  (Read More)

We just purchased the iconic blue linoleum

August 8th - via: kickstarter.com
We just purchased the iconic blue linoleum blue linoleum @ Istanbul I.M.C  Ceylan trying to carry :)  (Read More)

These People Just Want To Vend Cucumbers At Burning Man

August 8th - via: huffingtonpost.com
Imagine you're lounging in the arid expanses of Black Rock City. There you sit, baking under the sun as the last drops of hydration exit your system via sweat ducts on your upper lip. You're at Burning Man, parched, and likely a little exhausted from living in the desert during a massive music and art festival. What could possibly sate your thirst? A cucumber, that's what. (Read More)

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