Traditional Shopping

Turkey is a paradise for shoppers. Beautiful, eye-catching products flood out of the shops, beckoning you to come in and explore. From traditional handmade goods to contemporary crafts, luxury clothing to sparkly souvenirs, there is something for everyone. Getting lost in historical bazaars, shopping in the latest fashion malls or running from boutique to boutique, whatever shopping method suits you, you can find in Turkey.

As one of the crossing points of the historical Silk Road, Turkey was a trade center for centuries. traders and merchants; They enriched the local artisans and the markets here while they were passing through this road with goods from Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Africa. Today, Turkey functions as a modern Silk Road with local products influenced by cultural influences. The country has items from all over the world. This is the best place to buy different Turkish goods, from carpets to ceramics to the latest design by a local Turkish designer!

There are endless shopping options in Turkey where you can find domestic and foreign products suitable for every budget. Whatever you are looking for, be sure to find it in Turkey.

Many local producers and artisans have shops and workshops where you can buy different items directly from their creators. Websites like Crafted in Istanbul (https://www.craftedinİstanbul.com/) follow many local artisans in the city. You can find local producers in the Grand Bazaar, on the streets of Çukurcuma, in Nişantaşı and in many shopping centers of the country.

From bespoke jewelery to hand-sewn leather shoes and one-of-a-kind rugs, accessing handmade art in Turkey has always been as special as it is easy. Unique local products include handcrafted lace, needlework, ceramics and tiles, stonework, woodwork, copperwork, antler and bone products, traditional rugs, and Ottoman and Islamic artworks such as calligraphy and marbling.