I come to this shop every time I am in Istanbul - and I always leave with one or two bags. So do…read morethe friends I bring with me. It's a combination of a great idea (recycling) and well thought through design that makes these bags unique. I use them a lot at home. Definitely go there!

Great products. Have been wearing my upcycled knapsack bag every day for a year. Very durable,…read morepractical and beautiful.

Top quality shop with helpful and knowledgeable staff. What a wonderful little shop with such an…read moreamazing collection of wonderful offerings. The quality of the leather is next level. Don't over pay for some other bag what was cheaply made. Come here. Their selection is all top notch! No where else in the bazzar if you want leather.

Leila Boutique was a great find after a day of shopping in the more touristy areas. I was looking…read morefor leather goods made in Turkey and Leila has them. She also sells jewelry, t-shirts and small ceramics all of which are designed and made (in some cases by hand) in Turkey. I was delighted to stumble upon this and recommend it if you are looking for something unique.

From the owner: Kare Parchment & Leather was founded in 2004. We are based in Istanbul with representatives in…read moreBelgium and Russia. We manufacture quality parchment skins for a wide range of applications including wall and furniture coverings, art canvases, calligraphy supports, book binding, light fixtures and more. We also produce parchment and leather bags and souvenirs. Our gift items are sold at many European and Turkish museums, including Magritte Museum in Brussels, Russian State Museums in St. Petersburg, Sakip Sabancı Museum, Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. Since 2010, we have expanded our business internationally, providing handbags to boutiques in Pavia and Capri (Italy), Melbourne (Australia) and Nuremberg (Germany), as well as selling parchment skins to companies in the U.K., Germany, Italy, U.S. and Japan. For Kare founders, leather making is a family tradition going back several generations to their grandfathers' time in the Balkans. They dedicate their time