Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Ceramics
Many of the Turkish tiles and plates you see in the tourist shops have been painted using a
silkscreen printing method and this is why they're cheap. Hand-painted pieces are more
expensive.
Jewellery
Look for work by the city's growing number of artisans making contemporary pieces in-
spired by local culture.
Best Homewares
Dear East
Designer homewares made by local and international artisans. (
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Haremlique
Top-drawer bathwares and bed linen. (
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Tulu
Cushions, bedding and accessories inspired by textiles from Central Asia. (
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İroni
Silver-plated tea sets and light fittings referencing traditional Turkish designs. (
Best Bathwares
Jennifer's Hamam
Bath linens produced on old-style hand looms. (
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)
Abdulla Natural Products
Stylish bath linens and pure olive-oil soap. (
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)
Derviş
Peştemals,
hamam bowls and feltwork. (
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Hammam
Naturally scented soaps. (
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)
Best Carpets & Kilims
Cocoon
Textiles, rugs and handicrafts from Central Asia. (
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Mehmet Çetinkaya Gallery
Heirloom rugs and textiles. (
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)
Dhoku
Kilims featuring contemporary designs. (
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)
A La Turca
Atmospheric Beyoğlu store full of antique kilims. (
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