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Ak Gümüs
Lapis lazuli has a long history, including being used as a gemstone in Mesopotamia and as a finely ground pigment in top-quality Ottoman-era miniatures and calligraphy. Here at Ak Gümüs, the deep-blue stone features in a wide array of jewellery.
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Cocoon
There are so many rug and textile shops in İstanbul that isolating individual stores is usually particularly difficult. We had no problems whatsoever in singling this one out, though. In Cocoon's flagship store, four floors of felt hats and antique costumes and textiles from Central Asia are artfully displayed. The owners here really know their stuff, and most of their sales are international and dealer-based.
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İpek
The silk ties and scarves sold at this long-established store make great presents, as they don't take up much of your baggage allowance and are keenly priced. Check out the colourful scarves featuring Ottoman calligraphy.
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Küçük Köşe
If you've always wanted a Kelly or Birkin but can't afford Hermès, this place is for you. Its copies of the work of the big-gun designers are good quality and they're a lot more affordable than the originals. The next-door store, Pako, is owned by the same people.
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Milano Güzeliş
We've received a number of enthusiastic recommendations of this shop from travellers, meaning that we're confident in recommending this long-established store in the bazaar's main street. It makes jewellery to order using every gold grade and every conceivable gem, precious or otherwise.
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Mor Taki
The gals of this city love their jewellery, and this funky little store keeps many of their collections topped up with costume pieces by local designers.
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Necef
This is where to come for a gorgeous Byzantine-style piece of jewellery in gold or silver with semi-precious stones. The earrings and rings are particularly elegant and are very well priced when one considers their quality. It also sells antique pieces.
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Sema Paksoy
If your jewellery is more statement than investment, Sema Paksoy is your woman. Her chunky pieces crafted from antique silver and semiprecious stones are Ottoman-inspired and lovely. They're pricey but worth it.
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Yargici
Whether they're aged 15 or 50, İstanbul's men and women love buying clothes, toiletries and accessories at Yargıcı. The clothes are affordable high street styles that are made in Turkey and the accessories are so good they're exported internationally.
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Yörük Collection
It's worth entering this shop just to see the building, which formerly housed an Ottoman library and has been beautifully restored. It sells rugs, silk, miniatures, textiles, ceramics and jewellery, as well as quirky hand-made glass light fittings. For a bit of fun, ask to go upstairs and check out 'Mike's Museum', which is full of a colourful jumble of rugs, pottery, costumes, tassels, jewellery and textiles.
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