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Thrace & Marmara
On the road to the ruined fortress in Yukarı Kaleköy, this outfit produces and sells a range of all-natural soap, which is also available at stores in…
Must-see shopping in Turkey
Kayseri
Three floors of international and local brands, cafes, a cinema complex (with some Hollywood movies screened in their original English), a huge…
Beyoğlu
Generations of İstanbullus have purchased jams, lokum (Turkish Delight), helva (sweet made from sesame seed) and akide (hard candy) at this charming shop.
İzmir & the North Aegean
The name means 'Local Products' and that is exactly what this red-and-white store on the main square sells. It has wine, organic jams, clothes and…
Istanbul
Beautifully decorated antique wooden boxes and carved fabric stamps from Afghanistan are the major drawcard here, but there's also some nice silver and…
Lake District
Eğirdir's market takes over the centre of town every Thursday, with stalls spilling out into surrounding streets. It's a bustling hive of activity with…
Trabzon
Founded in 1940, this little shop's specialities are local hazelnuts in various guises. It also sells dates, sugared almonds, nut pastes and myriad other…
İzmir & the North Aegean
This Japanese-run shop in the old Bedesten (Covered Bazaar) sells lovely peştemals (bath wraps), shawls and tablecloths that have been woven and…
Kalkan
Designing and selling ear, nose, neck, finger and toe baubles for 30 years, Kalkan's best-known shop offers silver and gold-plated jewellery in…
Mardin
Viticulture has been practised by Syriac Christian communities throughout the region for more than 5000 years and this small shop stocks a fine range of…
Dalyan
Aiming to introduce customers to Turkish culture, Gallery İz has a wonderful assortment of Turkish artwork. Formerly Dalyan İz, and in a new location.
Beyoğlu
This small shop is crammed with CDs, including a fine selection of Turkish classical, jazz and folk music. It's a popular hangout for local musicians.
Western Anatolia
Craft shops, selling İznik tiles, and a cafe are set in and around this restored 14th-century hamam, where a section of paved Roman road is visible.
Cappadocia
This Avanos artisan haunt is a combined drum-making and pottery studio. It's just off the main square, to your right if you're facing the hill.
Ürgüp
Ürgüp's weekly market takes place every Saturday in the Migros supermarket car park. It's a hive of activity full of fresh local produce.
The Bosphorus Suburbs
This basement jewellery shop in upmarket lifestyle hub Bebek showcases the designs of Milka Karaağaçlı, and is full of desirable items.
Black Sea Coast
Amasra's small but central vegetable market is a colourful affair full of village folk selling fresh fruit and jars of assorted preserves.
Beyoğlu
One of the few interesting shops remaining on İstiklal, Denizler Kitabevi sells antique maps, books, prints, photographs and postcards.
İzmir & the North Aegean
Stylish produce shop selling local specialities including jams, olive oil, preserves, juices and kurabiye (sweet biscuits).
Ankara
Head downstairs at this buzzing bookstore to browse its reasonable (and very decently priced) selection of English-language novels.
Western Anatolia
This narrow lane off Kılıçaslan Caddesi is prime hunting ground for souvenirs as it's devoted to shops selling İznik ceramics.
Edirne
A branch of the popular retail chain selling lokum and badem ezmesi, located opposite the Old Mosque.
Ürgüp
Ebru (paper marbling) artworks as well as ebru techniques used on fabrics for one-of-a-kind scarves.
Kaş
This upmarket gallery overlooking the marina has locally designed ceramic and porcelain pieces, including crockery.
Beyoğlu
A long-standing business with three floors of books – head to the 3rd floor for English-language titles.
Datça & Bozburun Peninsulas
Datça's three main products – almonds, honey and olive oil – are sold here in copious quantities.
Dalyan
Classy boutique selling lovely tie-dyed sarongs, shirts, skirts and bed covers in soft muted colours.
Beyoğlu
The Beyoğlu branch of the famous lokum (Turkish Delight) retailer also has an onsite cafe.
Ürgüp
Handcrafted bead and stone pendant jewellery often using Turkish motifs and colourful tassels.
Western Anatolia
Sells stylish earrings, pendants and İznik tiles in a cedar complex dotted with tea tables.
Safranbolu
Safrantat is one of the big local names in Turkish delight. Pop in to get your sugar fix.
İzmir & the North Aegean
The island's best-known winery has a retail outlet just off Cumhuriyet Caddesi in Merkez.
Bodrum Town
High-end contemporary art gallery showcasing local and foreign artists.
Sultanahmet
Those heading to the Turkish coast after their İstanbul visit may want to purchase one of the colourful woven-cotton beach robes sold at this boutique in…
Kadıköy
Cobblestone-paved Tellalzade Sokak is better known as ‘Antique Dealers Street’ after the shops that line both sides of this small lane near the Kadıköy…
Eskişehir
Eskişehir is famous for its meerschaum (a porous white rock also known as sepiolite). It's mined locally and shaped into pipes and other objects. This…
İzmir
On the jetty designed by Gustave Eiffel, this modern mall is spacious and stylish but isn't very popular – it's full of empty shops. There’s a cinema…
Black Sea Coast
Half a dozen metal-craft shops are closely ranged down a stretch of lane that has been home to coppersmiths for centuries. The one at number 11 is…
