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.

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.

I astonished by the beauty and quality of the mosaics Sinan showed me. He was patient and educated…read moreme in the tradition of his craft. After three visits I decided to buy one large plate and a mosaic. They both arrived via UPS a week later in perfect conditions. (He sent them hand-made in crates!) I believe I got an incredible deal for museum quality art, and I can't wait to return and have tea and be educated by gracious Sinan and his brother about Turkish craft. Thank you Sinan!

Excellent leather jacket for my daughter. Service is exceptional. They altered sleeve length and…read moredelivered to the hotel in a few hours. Deniz was gracious and very helpful. Also bought two handbags - excellent design and quality

Amazing personalized personal shopping experience. Enjoyed everything about the quality of the…read moreitems. Measurements were taken for custom made shorts

This Mango store is conveniently located near the other stores that I like (because they carry…read moreclothes in my size). There were several selections for tops, bottoms, accessories, and bags. Since it's approaching Winter in Turkey, most of the clothes are for winter. However, I was able to find a thin white blouse top that I really liked and could be used for work. It was a bit pricey for a top, but I hope that the price was based on the garment workers' true and fair labor cost instead of the company jacking up the price from lowballing labor costs to make more profits. There were several cute bags on special. I really liked them but wasn't sure if I would end up using them, so I didn't end up getting any. They had other cut little clutches and wallets too on sale. 4 stars because while waiting for the register, some customers just went straight to the counter without waiting in line. I looked at the sales associate with confusion and they didn't say anything and proceeded with checking out those customers. Not sure if this is a common thing in Turkey because same thing happened at a museum ticketing counter that people skipped to the front, and the couple next to my friend and I were like...what just happened. We were in disbelief. Anyways, thanks Mango for the blouse top!

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.

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.

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

Had a great visit here as a tourist! I went here to get a wallet, and Ali provided amazing…read moreservice!! The products here are great quality and very reasonable prices for leather goods. I ended up buying a wallet and a card holder. Ali was very patient throughout the process and kept giving me options and different colors! I highly recommend coming here. I wish I bought more things as the products I got are holding up very well!

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.