Los Angeles Times® Article Content: "The Scout Her Fresh Take on Tradition Arzu Benavides grew up treasuring the linens and tapestries found inside the dowry chests of her Turkish relatives. "They were handmade, passed down from generation to generation," says the owner of the contemporary import store Distant, which opened this summer.  Benavides, (top), sells traditional, vibrant embroideries known as suzanis, including  ones shown here from the 1960s, '70s and '80s. Distant also stocks fine Turkish towels, silver bridal mirrors, antique marble basins from Turkish baths, hand-carved Cappadocia  ceramic lanterns, and filigree metal and hand-blown glass chandeliers." 4516 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 669-0829, www.distant-la.com - David A. Keeps Los Angeles Times - HOME Section August 10, 2006