Patriotic upsurge drives Turkish flag sales after failed coup

Supporters of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan shout slogans and wave Turkish flags during a pro-government demonstration in Istanbul, Turkey, July 19, 2016. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis/File Photo

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Military coups are rarely good for business but at least one small sector of Turkey's economy has seen a roaring trade since a failed army revolt on July 15 - the nation's flag sellers.

Flag manufacturers are working flat out to meet surging demand from patriotic Turks after a faction in the armed forces tried to topple President Tayyip Erdogan and his government on Friday evening.