 Together, in Turkey's Aegean region, they set up the DOBAG Carpet Initiative of weavers, using natural dyes and traditional weaving techniques to produce new carpets, engaging a younger generation in the traditions of carpet weaving, and opening markets for their work.Shortly before her death in January 2007, much of her Turkish collection of textiles and artifacts was donated to the Vehbi Koç Foundation.Tens of thousands of Powell's photographs and associated field notes were also part of her willed donation to the Koç Foundation, and now are part of Koç University's Research Center for Anatolian Civilizations.