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Souvenir shopping in Istanbul

  1. A

    Yilmaz Ipekçilik

    Hand-loomed textiles made in a family-run factory in Antakya are on sale in this out-of-the-way shop. Good-quality silk, cotton and linen items at reasonable prices make it worth the short trek.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Mudo Pera

    Housed on the bottom two floors of an Art-Nouveau building, the interior of this boutique is all gleaming wood and cunning lighting - very 1920s Pera. It stocks good-quality clothing made from cashmere, cotton and silks, as well as an eclectic range of gifts and tableware. There's another store in Teşvikiye Caddesi.

    reviewed

  3. C

    A La Turca

    If you fancy an antique Anatolian kilim to brighten up your home (and who doesn't?) A la Turca may be the place to get it. In the trendy Çukurcuma district, which is one of the best areas in the city to browse for antiques and curios, its small but interesting stock is certainly worth a second or third look.

    reviewed

  4. Antique Objet

    The cute embroidered slippers sold here make great gifts for friends and family, and the suzani (needlework) pieces are the stuff that we all like to treat ourselves to once in a while. You'll need to rummage, as this place is jam-packed.

    reviewed

  5. D

    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.

    reviewed