Istanbul’s Top Sights - Istanbul - page 260

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( www.lalistanbul.com ; Camekan Sokak 4c, Galata; 10.30am-8pm; Karaköy) Lâl is one of the
new breed of handicraft shops in Turkey, selling items such as bags, scarves, clothing and
Anatolian lace and braid jewellery made by traditional artisans but featuring a contempor-
ary design aesthetic. The well-priced T-shirts with appliqué decoration are particularly de-
sirable.

İRONİ
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| HOMEWARES

( www.ironi.com.tr ; Camekan Sokak 4e, Galata; 10.30am-8pm; Karaköy) Güney İnan's range
of silver-plated Turkish-style homewares includes plenty of options for those wanting to
take home a souvenir of their trip. The tea sets (tray, glasses with holders, sugar bowls)
are extremely attractive, as are the light fittings.

SIR
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| CERAMICS

( www.sircini.com ; Serdar-i Ekrem Sokak 66, Galata; closed Sun; Karaköy, then funicular to
Tünel) Ceramics produced in İstanbul can be pricey, but the attractive hand-painted plates,
platters, bowls and tiles sold at this small atelier are exceptions to the rule.

İSTANBUL MODERN GIFT SHOP
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| GIFTS

( www.istanbulmodern.org ; Meclis-i Mebusan Caddesi, Tophane; 10am-6pm Tue, Wed & Fri-Sun, to
8pm Thu; Tophane) It's often difficult to source well-priced souvenirs and gifts to take
home, but this stylish shop in the İstanbul Modern gallery boasts plenty. Check out the
niftily designed T-shirts, CDs, stationery, coffee mugs, homewares and jewellery and the
cute gifts for kids.

SELDA OKUTAN
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| JEWELLERY

( www.seldaokutan.com ; Ali Paşa Değirmeni Sokak 10a, Tophane; closed Sun; Tophane) Selda
Okutan's sculptural pieces featuring tiny naked figures have the local fashion industry all
aflutter. Come to her design studio in Tophane to see what all the fuss is about.

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