We are in the Grand Bazaar, which has more than 20 doors and more than 3000 shops. While this labyrinth is scary for most of us, some of us love to get lost in the chaos. Here is a small list that you can go to when you feel like this. Don't forget to send our greetings when you visit the shops.
Dhoku Carpet It is an ideal spot for those who love the soul rather than traditional or oriental patterns. Dhoku rugs produce products with modern patterns weaved with traditional techniques. Modern art curators dream and carpet makers embroider these patterns on the rugs. Today, this is the company that decorated Soho House Istanbul with Yazzma company. Adress: Beyazıt, Kapalıçarşı, Takkeciler Sk. No.58-60, 34126 Fatih/İstanbul https://www.instagram.com/dhokurugs
Yazzma
A textile shop where you can find beautiful Turkish and Uzbek fabrics. You are in a place where you can find Suzani embroidered fabrics by the meter and according to your style and color. There are ikat fabrics as well as silk fabrics. Ikat is a process called resist dyeing of fabric. If you want a pillowcase or cover, it can be sewn for you free of charge within 1 hour. Adress: Beyazıt, Kapalıçarşı, Takkeciler Sk. No:48-50, 34126 Fatih/İstanbul https://www.instagram.com/yazzma
Lonca Store We are in one of the shops that sell the most special and the most beautiful towels and textile products in the bazaar. You don't have to deal with bargaining in this place, the prices of which are fixed. Both the product quality is excellent and the prices are quite acceptable compared to the product. Here you can find not only bamboo, linen or cotton towels, but also bedspreads. Adress: Beyazıt Mah. Halıcılar Çarşısı Sok Kapalıçarşı 60 No: 56-58, 34126 Fatih/İstanbul https://www.instagram.com/lonca.store Cashmere House / Kaftan House You may have thousands of shawls, but if you have visited the Grand Bazaar, you should make room for one more. Assuming that there are countless people coming from all over the world to buy products from this shop, we are in one of the most stylish shops in the bazaar. You can feel comfortable as Cashmere House and Kaftan House are owned by the same people. The most pleasing thing is that the Kaftan culture is so beautifully embedded in daily life. Now you can think of an outfit suitable for your Kaftan. Adress: Beyazit, Kapalicarsi, Keseciler Cd. D:No:49-51, 34126 Fatih/İstanbul https://www.instagram.com/cashmere_house_exclusive Iznik Works
Of course, you will not be able to escape the dazzle of the colorful tiles by walking around the city. Here is a moment when you say "I need to take it home", you need to meet Iznik Works. You can find countless products in a shop with a wide variety to appeal to every budget and taste. It is a wonderful shop especially for those who like minimal works. You can feel very comfortable in this store that works with designers as much as you can find affordable products. Adress: Beyazıt, Takkeciler Sk. 41-43, 34126 Fatih/İstanbul https://www.instagram.com/iznikworks
The Brothers Jewelry Have you heard about Syriac culture? We are not talking about Syrian culture. Assyrians are one of the first peoples to accept Christianity in Anatolian lands. And Armenian and Assyrian masters have always been number 1 in the stone and silver working culture of the Grand Bazaar. The Brothers Jewelry also has the most valuable products of silverwork in this shop, which is passed down from father to son. If you stop by, don't forget to check the shop. You are in the oldest preserved shop of the Grand Bazaar. Adress: Beyazıt, Beyazıt, Kapalı Çarşı İç Bedesten, Şerif Ağa Sk. No:30-31, 34126 Fatih/İstanbul Rolan by MOT When you come to the Grand Bazaar, one of the most important topics that needs to be budgeted is jewelry. You can find the most tasteful examples of silver products in Yakup and Ali's shops. Not only are there a few delightful examples, there are countless options in the tiny shop. My favorites are Sultanite stones. Pendants and rings in 925 sterling silver are definitely to-go-for! Adress: Kapalı Çarşı, İnciciler Sk. No:1/3 İç Bedesten Girişi 1 Nolu Kapı Old Bazaar Istanbul Sabunhane This is definitely the most fragrant shop. I can say that it is one of the most aromatic and most enjoyable shops. Soaps in countless different scents are sold in the tiny shop. Since the soap shop is specialized in soap and fragrance production, you can smell and taste every product with comfort. In addition, it is a shop where you do not need to bargain, offering affordable prices and great products. Adress: Beyazıt mahallesi.Halıcılar çarşısı sokak kapalı çarşı No.40/42, 34126 Fatih Bilgili Leather One of the longest-running leather dealers in the Grand Bazaar. If you find a jacket that fits your size at Bilgili Deri and still wish it was in a different color, believe it, they can tailor it for you within 1.5 working days for the same price. Not the service you would expect from such a tiny shop. Maybe that's why I love it so much. And their prices are quite affordable compared to their quality. In addition, if there is a product you are looking for, they will be able to find it for you if you show it beforehand. Adress: Beyazıt, Kapalıçarşı, Takkeciler Sk. No:93-95-98, 34126 Fatih/İstanbul BONUS: Cavus Doviz – Exchange office The best of the bests to exchange money in Grand Bazaar is this office. They don’t exchange less than 100 usd or 100 euros. And maybe you can come across a queue in front of it. But they run quite fast. Adress: Beyazıt, Kuyumcular Cad./güllaç Sok. No:10, 34126 Fatih/Istanbul Enjoy your shopping y’all. And don’t forget to have a cup of coffee and a slice of baklava at Sultan Cafe in Grand Bazaar. Cheers Sanem Yucesoy Food and Fashion Mag
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