Great service extremely helpful! Service department was…read moreverynhelpful helping with bring suggestions over

From the owner: Our leather garments bearing the Nappa trademark is produced according to highest standards of…read moreWorld leather clothing tradition; using fabrics and materials of the best quality leather with the utmost care in manufacturing. We do hand finishing and conduct quality reviews in each stage of leather production. The garment interiors are sewn according to the traditional method and not fused with industrial systems. Nappa present healthy, useful and qualified products to the customers by passing the products from completely natural and hygienic production processes. The result is a prestigious tailored garment with extraordinary fit, exceptional softness and superior quality leathers products.

I was just notified that my photo was selected to represent this business and I wasn't sure where…read moreit was. After looking, I realized that this was a jewelry shop within the well known bazaar in Istanbul. There are many shops in the bazaar selling jewelry. Like they are everywhere. My friend Marsha knows her jewelry. Like really. Knows it. And has many unique and beautiful pieces. She can look in a window and in 10 seconds determine if there are good pieces, well made and unique designs. Well, she loved this place. And all of the photos that I posted were pieces she loved and purchased. Check them out when in the bazaar. And you'll likely purchase something if you have enough on your credit line.

I knew what to expect when I was going to this shopping district, but I was just not in thr mood…read morefor the haggling. I wanted to walk around and check out the stuff maybe get something to eat and purchase 2 t-shirts. lol. However, that plan ended quickly. Window shopping in peace is not an option. Don't get me wrong. the locals are very sweet and everyone wants you to stop by their shop. Each section sells similar to the same products. I stopped to get my two shirts and the bidding started at $40 for two t-shirts. I just smiled said no thank you and left. lol. I absolutely could've stayed and played the back and forth haggling but I wasn't interested. I walked around got lost trying to get back to the tram because this place was huge. They sell just about any and everything. All I can say is I went and don't have to go back. lol.

I don't get how there's less than stellar reviews about this place. What are the complaints? It's…read moreloud? Crowded? Yes, all those things, but it's a historical landmark/tourist trap/marketplace; it's like if Macy's was half a millennium (and counting!) old. I obviously looked/dressed/acted like a tourist so I knew I was definitely getting the tourist upcharge. However, there's 0 reason you can't do as the locals do and haggle. The larger stalls have seating, sit there, enjoy the tea but don't be afraid to say thank you and leave. There's plenty of other merchants that sell similar items. Speaking of, the lokrum here was somehow the best I had in Istanbul; believe me, I was hoping that it wouldn't be the case but it was.

They're very good salesmen, but they do not offer deals beyond what you could find in the US or…read moreanother country with stronger certification records and consumer protections. Buy from them if the price is right, but just be aware you won't pay less per gram of gold, for example, at this store in the Grand Bazaar than you would at any other store.