Turkey is a fun place to shop, but where to begin? These pages will give you an overview of where to shop as well as listings of shop owners. Do you have a favorite place to shop? E-mail us and let us know about it! 

Carpets

Turkish carpets are more than just floor covering. For a historical view of this art form, please visit http://www.turkishculture.org/tapestry/anatolian_carpets.html

ISTANBUL 

Firat Trading 
Address: Peykhane Cad, Asmall Cesme Sok, Hurriyet Han No.6, Sultanhamet-ISTANBUL 
Phone: 90-212-638-1487 
Fax: 90-212-638-7659 
Are you looking for that special kilim, sumak or carpet? We have a good selection of new and antique handmade rugs from Turkey, Eastern Europe, Persia and other Asian countries. Our small shop serves customers from all over the world. We buy, sell, trade and do repairs. We are in Sultanhamet next to the Turkoman Hotel. We look forward to your visit! Fatih Firat - owner. 
 
Valide Collection 
Address: 55 Ticarethane Sokak 
              Sultanahmet 
              Istanbul, Turkey 34410 
Phone: 90-212-527-2522 
           90-212-527-6436 
Fax:     90-212-512-5783 
E-Mail: info@valide.com 
For those looking for high quality, naturally-dyed wool carpets Michele Cok (formerly of South Carolina) and her husband, Recep, welcome you to their home. Here you’ll find rugs woven by woman in rural Turkey especially for the Valide Collection. These women carry on a thousand year tradition long recognized for its artistry and quality. Visits to the Valide Collection are by appointment only. A special gift awaits those who decide to make a purchase. 

SELCUK 
Solomans Carpets 
Address: Ataturk Mah, 1054 Sok No2, Selcuk, Izmir, Turkey 
Phone: 90-232-892-2966 
Fax: 90-212-891-4981 
E-mail: solomanscarpet@usa.net 
Selcuk is one of the travellers most special stop off points in Turkey so why not make it even more special by taking a look at Solomans Carpets. They offer carpets and kilims from all over Turkey at special backpacker's prices, which make your purchase affordable and memorable. You don't even have to carry them as they ship door to door. Take a look at their website for more information. 

For more information on shopping in Istanbul, please visit Focus on the World Magazine On-line at http://www.focus.mm.com/istshop.htm.   

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