Gift ideas Istanbul

Very well known in Turkey, it is really a reference in terms of quality. The brand is represented in several central corners of the city. The articles are quite varied. Large choice of glasses of all shapes, ashtrays, candleholders. One section is devoted to crystal tableware and another to tableware with motifs from ancient Anatolia. These sections are obviously more expensive. There are other shops in the city, especially in shopping malls. Many of the brand's products are exported to Europe.

Two shops face each other. The first one is devoted to carpets, kilims and embroidery, while in front of you there are ceramics, pashminas, narghilés, tea services and beautiful clothing. Ask to see the small wool mobiles in Kurdistan, hanging on the wall. Decorated with boncuk boncuk (blue eye) or a protective mirror, they are nice gifts that are not found in other shops. Modern and friendly welcome. The mascot of the place is a wall eyes of the Turkish van.

Here you will find pretty glass objects (the workshop is at the back of the shop) of all sizes and colours to make small decorative pieces. Glasses, vases: the objects sold are not very typical but it gives them a rather original aspect. Far from traditional craftsmanship, but very nicely crafted, here is something to acquire souvenirs of Istanbul that change a little bit from the ordinary. Prices are displayed and new products are coming every month.

This real Ali Baba cave is located in an old 17th century Koranic school. We are received by Adem in impeccable French. You will find here only artisanal products: ceramics (Iznik), mosaic lamps, hookahs, carpets, fabrics in short everything you can take home. The place is very pleasant. This place is still not very popular with tourists so you can walk and shop in peace. Beautiful things at very reasonable prices and a very warm welcome.