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.

i love this boutique near galata tower. it features second hand threads as well as new indie…read moredesigns for women and men. don't expect north american thrift store price tags. the neighborhood grows popular like hipster havens worldwide... it's definitely outside the box by Turkish standards. also i love the cycling lifestyle it encourages. :) diren mainstream by shopping here.

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.

Definitely nice place to visit! The clothes are cheap and have excellent quality. The center has…read moregreat view inside, especially colorful decoration in the upper floors. For those who tired of wholesale shopping in the Laleli during the long afternoon and searching for retail shopping, Historia would be nice spot to do this.

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

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.