Julia the owner is one of the most fascinating people I met in Turkey, she was extremely nice and…read morewelcoming. She is a very talented woman who designs her own jewelry, I bought 4 sets of earring with the majestic and beautiful stone "Zultanite" for my mom and sister. They were the perfect gift, they all LOVED them and I was the hero. I visited a few jewelry stores while in Turkey, but by far Moon Light Souvenir Silver Shop has the BEST quality, prices and of course the best service. I hope to comeback some day, thank you Julia.

The shop owner-Julia and her husband are very nice couple. Julia told me many things including her…read moreown stories, her products, and nearly everything. We become friends very soon. She's very smart and honest. Customers can know all the details of every products in her shop. That's why I write my first Yelp review for her. Zultanite is the best thing I recommend. She's not only a seller, but also a certificated designer of it. Scarf is the second thing I bought from her. Always telling the truth is her faith and her way to run her business. If you want one made in China, yes she has! If you want one made in Turkey(machine or handmade both), yes she has! As an Asian from Taiwan, I definitely choose a Turkish one. And in the process of shopping, she really gives customers lots of space. She left me and my friends looking around instead of standing next to us or giving pressure. And the last, don't forget, lower season(October to November) would be the best timing to visit her shop!! You can absolutely find a valuable and suitable souvenir here! I even wish her store could be at Istanbul so that more people can know and get access easily to this wonderful souvenir shop.

Came here as part of a group tour arranged by Latitude tours in Turkey. Not usually a fan of…read morefactory tours , but I was pleasantly surprised at the amazing options and versatility of their leather products. Check out their reversible coats as well as their handbags, wallets and belts.

Although the carpets are quite beautiful, I would have liked to have skipped this stop on our tour…read more Watching how they spin the silk and knot the carpets was interesting. Thankfully, they were not so pushy with their sales. They say that that they sell 40,000 carpets a year and that they are subsidized by the government for their award winning carpets. Interesting if you have not seen this process, but we've seen the pitch in previous trips to Turkey.

After exploring the big Bazaar and finding some good deals at the southern end (forget the first…read morebunch of store right at the start - higher prices and bigger hassle), we came to this Bazaar here. It did look pretty with its few covered lanes. But really nothing for us to shop. Mostly some arts & crafts, carpets and endless fake watch stores (some at least even have the word "fake" on the shop sign). It's not the place where I'd buy a realiable watch, I got a good one already. So we were really not the target customers here. Ok, they sellers weren't really pushy here in this section, compared to the bazaar on the main drag. So it was really just a quick walk and a quick visit. Next time we'll skip this part, but it was ok to see it once.

We just had our rug delivered by Golden Fringe. Amazing service. Caan is so sweet. He also brought…read moreus an evil eye attached to a miniature Turkish rug and a lovely silk scarf. Communication was excellent throughout the delivery process and delivery was a breeze. He even showed us a couple additional pieces while here. Thank you, Caan and Golden Fringe!

Nice place to stop for shopping near the cruise terminal. Don't forget to bargain. You might get a…read morereally good deal.

This is a mind-blowingly gorgeous pottery studio tucked away in Izmir, like that's normal. Art…read moreCeramics: The Art of Life isn't just a name, it's a lifestyle. No rulers. No measuring cups. Just eyeballs and centuries of inherited wizardry. The potter casually slaps wet clay into existence while probably contemplating the meaning of life or lunch. Every pot's opening is judged by sight. Michelangelo who? Honestly, it's the perfect quick little stop before heading to Ephesus, as if your brain needed more beauty and history in one day. You'll walk out wondering if you too can shape your chaotic life into something that holds olives.