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 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 (Kapalıçarşi)
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.
Things to Buy
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.
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