I have to say the owner of this ceramic store Menderes makes my trip to Istanbul more than perfect…read more I was attracted by the design and the title of the store when we walked on the street. I myself made ceramic, therefore I want to know what Turkish ceramic is alike. At first, I am honestly not a fan of that colorful decoration since I am so into Japanese wabi-sari simplistic style; however, after staying in the store for half an hour, I cannot stop looking at those amazing works. This is truly the art of colors and cultures. We talked about different ceramic-making processes and techniques and how to stick with our passion for art when we face the problem of making a living. Menderes is like my older brother and my friend. I enjoy every minute talking with him. Also, thanks to him, we visited the small cistern beside the store which is amazing. On the last day of my Istanbul trip, we went back to the store and talked for a long time. I even cried for their sincerity and some other reasons I cannot identify (which happened to me quite often). I just don't want to leave this old city and people I met here. Hope everyone can enjoy the time with Menderes and his brother in their small ceramic world.

We stumbled into this shop because they had a nice cat inside and there was no aggressive bulky…read moreoutside insisting we go in. Two parts, we got a smaller Turkish mosaic lamp that may or may not make it back packed in bubble wrap and clothes, and a little rug for one of our cats, and a pillow case for our cat sitter, and a scarf for a Philosopher friend. In the ceramics part of the shop we got some pretty bowls which also might not survive the ride in luggage but they did wrap them up well and they are embedded in clothes and yarn. The Chief of Staff is in to knitting and bought yarn in Turkiye, which makes for good packing. None of this was expensive and the attempts to upset weren't overbearing.

We uad a great time picking out new towels at Jennifer's. The storefront didn't have what we wanted…read moreso they took us to the showroom and we got to see and feel so many other options. The manager was very helpful and did not pressure us to buy anything. We went with two thin beach towels and two bath towels. You can really feel and see the quality. We are very happy with our purchases and will recommend this place to anyone visiting Istanbul in the future!

Turkish towels, luxury, quality, hand made, huge selection to choose from and custom made robes…read moreare what you find in this amazing shop. I first heard about Jennifer's Collection prior to traveling to Istanbul during an online search for Turkish towels. After a private city tour, our guide also recommended this shop and said it's worth the visit. As soon as you step inside the showroom, it is obvious that this place is top quality. The weight of the towels, softness and vibe here is exactly what we were looking for in Turkey. We ended up buying several towels and most importantly custom made robes for us. We picked out the towels to be used and then went to the exclusive showroom for a tailored fitting. It took just a few days for the robes to be made and worth the wait. Haci, our salesman, was friendly, answered all of our questions, and made us feel welcome throughout the process. Sipping apple tea was a good way to relax and think through our choices. The shop's owner is from Canada, so this is more of a fixed price shop, but you can receive a little discount the more you buy. The shop is conveniently located in the Arasta Bazaar, about a 10 minute walk from historic sites like the Blue Mosque. We actually preferred this Bazaar over the larger Grand Bazaar as it has more local crafts. Come over and check out Jennifer's shops and take home a piece of Turkish crafted pride.

Istanbul has so much to offer. Time management for vacation can be daunting. Visiting the…read moreKapalicarsi Grand Bazaar is a must if you can. You could dedicate an entire day there soaking up culture and shopping. The Cashmere House is infamous for its quality. We are average tourist but were met with high class customer service. This is Istanbul!! Stop in.....thank me later

We found Cashmere House from various blogs but assumed it was a tourist trap. If it's written about…read moreor if Uma Thurman and Ron Perlman have visited, the prices must be sky high right? Not so. With the hundreds of pushy/disinterested/questionable vendors touting questionable "cashmere" and/or "pashmina," this was a breath of fresh air. Our day at the Grand Bazaar started with this shop and ended with it. Our initial visit, we briefly looked around and left to check out other stores. On our return to the store at the end of the day, Yusuf (who owns the store with his brother) welcomed us back and actually left the store to give us space to look around. While we were looking, he didn't bombard us with information as most vendors tend to do. Yusuf wasn't pushy at all and frankly, he doesn't need to be as the quality of their products really speak for themselves. We chatted for quite a bit and at the end of our visit, purchased a few very beautiful cashmere/silk wraps. A wonderful experience in an otherwise frustrating experience at the Grand Bazaar. Highly recommend to those looking for high quality shawls/wraps.

Tüm sanat camiası, akademisyenler ve GSF öğrencileri yakından tanırlar burayı. Köklü ve müthiş bir…read morekırtasiyedir. Sahipleri de sanat ehli olup aşırı bilgili ve yardımseverlerdir. Bir dönem Marmara GSF kampüsünde bir şubeleri de vardı kantine bitişik. Rahmetli Sedat amca işletirdi. Özetle, dürüst ve güzel esnaftır. Büyük ama köksüz tüccarlarla mücadelesine Cağaloğlu'nda devam etmektedir. Benden sonra kızım da orayı tercih edecek gibi görünüyor :) Bugün ilk alışverişini yaptı ve çok memnun...