Istanbul Personal Shopper

22/04/2020

The price of gold has also spiked amid scarcity of the precious metal due to the closure of the World Heritage listed market

04/02/2019

We're now a little farther up the Bosphorus in Ortaköy, but heartily agree!

It is time to go back to Istanbul. The city streets, which emptied after the military coup in 2016, are thronged with tourists again. In spite of the political situation, the city has managed to rediscover its colours and crowds. And the Cihangir-Cukurcuma neighbourhoods where I have lived for the p...

19/08/2017

Sourcing silk velvet ikats, upholstery weight linens and leather one week, cottons for a refugee quilting project the next! What textiles would you like us to find for you?

12/07/2017

Wanting to shop the bazaars of Istanbul, but don't have the time to visit? Wholesale pricing without buying more than you need? No worries! Let us know what you're looking for, and virtually shop with us!

Get the best deals, meet the nicest vendors, enjoy the history of this amazing Bazaar without becoming overwhelmed by 4000+ stores and zealous sales people.

No time to visit Istanbul? We do virtual shopping too! Wholesale purchase inquiries welcome.

27/06/2017

Happy to be in such good company! Travel + Leisure

American Catherine Salter Bayar marries years of experience in textile and interior design with insider knowledge gained through 20 years’ residence in Istanbul to provide bespoke shopping tours.

14/08/2016

Silk Ikats from Uzbekistan! So many lovely ways to use this handloomed colorful cloth. How about ikat and leather loafers?

10/08/2016

Vintage home textiles: linen stripes, tea towl embroideries, hand made treasures from another age.

24/03/2015

Istanbul Personal Shopper's recommendations on Bagdat Caddesi featured on Radisson Blu blog! What are YOUR favorite cafes and stores along Bagdat?

http://blog.radissonblu.com/bagdat-street-a-guide-to-europes-longest-shopping-way/

Bagdat Street stretches out to cover more than eight miles of central Istanbul, but with our guide you'll know exactly which stores to target first.

08/10/2014

Recommendations for Radisson Blu shopping guide:
http://blog.radissonblu.com/ultimate-istanbul-personal-shopper-guide/

25/04/2014

Discover Turkey!
http://www.adventureseeker.org/travel-guides/gigantic-list-things-turkey/

From the East to the West, here is a list of things to do in Turkey on the Aegean coast, Mediterranean coast, in Cappadocia and Istanbul. Don't forget about the south and north east of the country.

25/04/2014

The Top 25 Best Cities In The World According To Travelers. Come find out why Istanbul is #1!
The Top 25 Best Cities In The World According To Travelers. Can You Guess Which Is #1?