Shopping in Turkey
Shopping is one of great pleasures of a trip to Turkey, and the rich variety of Turkish
crafts make it impossible to resist buying something.Alongside the most modern objects,
traditional handicrafts from villages and provinces can be found.There are practical
things for the home and kitchen, but a long side there are many decorative items,often in
the traditional Turkish style.The most popular objects for the holiday makers are, of
course, carpets; but the various leather and suede goods, copper and bronze wares, silver,
ceramics, handicrafts, embroidery, and the famous Turkish meerschaum and onxy are on many
shopping lists.
Grand Bazaar
This bazaar was firs built by Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror and was expanded during the
reign of Sultan Süleyman the Great (1520-1566), and reached its present form in 1701. Is
extends over 65 streets, coverting an area of 30.702 square meters. It contains a mosque,
21 inns, two vaulted bazaars, seven fountains, a well and 3300 shops. It possesses 18
gates, eight of them large, ten of then smaller. It has surrived five fires, and has been
restored and repaired and has reached our present times.
Turkish
Carpets - Carpet weaving is traditional in Turkey. Turkish Carpets are famous
for their beauty and durability. That's because they are the most important shopping
products for foreign people.
Ceramics
- Ceramics made in Kutahya and Iznik are unique and well-known. There are also
handmade tiles, plates, cups, bowls which are very decorative and interesting.
Copper
Vessels - They are one of the most purchased antique-like decorative goods by
foreigners. Being a coppersmith was traditional in Ottoman Empire.
Jewellery
- Gold and silver are well found
Leather
- It is a big industry in Turkey.You can find many leather shoes, bags, cushions,
jackets, hats, trousers are attractive.
Meerschaum - It is a
hydrous magnesium silicate-a clay-like material which is carved into a pipe. It is a
unique material found in Eskisehir. The beautiful pipes carved out of this stone are
recommended highly for usage and decorative purchases.
