Shopping Paradise Istanbul

If you are the one like to spend more time in shopping malls rather than hours museums, Istanbul is a real paradise for you. The only thing you need to inform your credit card company that you will spend your whole money in Istanbul.

Shopping in Istanbul is great, with open-air markets, covered Turkish bazaars, and chic boutiques everywhere. From scarves and textiles to ceramics, gold and carpets, thousands of spices, hand-made jewelry and many more available in the shops of Istanbul. 

dear friend Stella spent her whole money at the Grand Bazaar and this is how Greece  forced into bankruptcy

 If you have no idea what to buy here are some examples of souvenirs ;

LEATHER : Turkish traditions have always used animal skins to make clothes so fine leather clothing & accessories are cheap.  Istanbul is the trade center, but all cities have shops selling coats, skirts, dresses, vests, hats, gloves, handbags, wallets, and many other items.

NAZAR BONCUK: The “evil eye” is found throughout Turkey on everything from magnets and key chains to earrings and pendants. Believed to ward off envy and ill wishes, it is often handcrafted from blown glass, and sold in many shapes and sizes.

Grand Bazaar

ONYX: There is an abundance of it in Turkey and skilled artisans all over the country sculpt it into chess sets, spice bowls, decorative bowls, bathroom fixtures, ashtrays, and vases. If you want to take just one souvenir home, make sure it is a piece of Onyx.

CERAMICS: Turkey has been famous since the 16th century for its ceramics. The master potters of Cappadocia still make plates, bowls, cups, tiles, and other items in traditional ways. They are sold all over Turkey for various prices depending on the item and its quality.

Turkish Ceramic

JEWELLERY : Turkish jewellery is of higher quality and cheaper than western gold.  When buying silver or gold, look for the maker's hallmark stamped into an inconspicuous part of the piece. Pewter and nickel silver are sometimes passed as sterling silver, though not by reputable dealers.

SPICES : For many years, Turkey was the number one exporter of Spices coming from Far East, Africa and Middle East. It was the final stop of Spice Road  and market place for Europeans. Of course Spice Market is the best place to buy and smell thousands kind of spices coming from all over the world.

Spices in the spice market

CARPETS & RUGS: Carpets and kilims were originally movable items for nomadic households, but Turks continued to use them, after they settled in houses.  A Turkish carpet is not just a piece of woven cloth. At their best, hand-made carpets are original, one-of-a-kind works of art.

Dont worry they have enough for everybody!