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Owner Adnan Cakariz sells antique Kütahya and İznik ceramics to collectors and mu-
seums here and overseas, so you can be sure that the pieces he sells in his own establish-
ment are top-notch. Gleaming Russian icons, delicate calligraphy (old and new), ceramics,
Karagöz puppets and contemporary paintings are all on show in this gorgeous shop.
(
www.khaftan.com
;
Nakilbent Sokak 33;
9am-8pm;
Sultanahmet)
20
Tulu
One of the new breed of contemporary homeware stores taking İstanbul by storm, Tulu is
owned by American Elizabeth Hewitt, a textile collector and designer who produces a
stylish range of cushions, bedding and accessories inspired by textiles from Central Asia.
These are sold alongside an array of furniture, textiles and objects sourced in countries in-
cluding Uzbekistan, India, Japan and Indonesia.
(
www.tulutextiles.com
;
Üçler Sokak 7;
HOMEWARES
Sultanah-
met)
21
Yilmaz Ipekçilik
TEXTILES
Well-priced hand-loomed silk textiles made in Antakya are on sale in this slightly out of
the way shop. Family-run, the business has been operating since 1950 and specialises in
producing good-quality scarves, shawls and
peştemals.
(
www.yilmazipekcilik.com/en
; İshakpaşa
Caddesi 36, Cankurtaran;
9am-9pm Mon-Sat, to 7pm in winter;
Sultanahmet)
