Clothing and Souvenirs
Turkey is famous for carpets, sheepskin, leather and fur products. And as these things in no way inferior to the European, and their cost is much lower. Clothes of local production also will cost you quite inexpensive, in the $10-50, shoes at an average cost $80-200. Among tourists popular Turkish linens, silk scarves and items of national clothes. But branded items in Turkey are about the same as in Russia.
Jewelry sold in the Turkish markets in large numbers. Here you can find gold and silver jewelry with precious stones, and without them. Lowest price on jewelry due to the low cost of labor, and not their quality.
Traditional souvenir from Turkey is the hookah. If you are looking for something unique, look for tubes of meershaum – porous refractory material. They are so beautiful that is interesting not only for smokers. Can also purchase backgammon or chess handmade, but be prepared to give them about $1,000.
You can't visit Turkey and not bring back spices. Their flavor can be felt near the grocery markets. Be sure to purchase Oriental sweets (sherbet, halva, Turkish delight, baklava), honey or jam from the petals of roses, as well as coffee, tea (fruit, berry or plain black). Good addition to tea will be the traditional mug in the shape of a Tulip or ceramic tableware, hand-painted. For coffee get copper Turku with beautiful embossing.
Lovers of Antiques can find at a flea market, copper vessels from the Ottoman Empire, ancient books, and other historical things. Buying a souvenir, ask the seller a certificate of authenticity. According to the local law, tourists can not take out items of Museum value.
Cosmetics and products for bath
Bring from Turkey handmade cosmetics. Olive and Laurel soap sold here at very low prices, the quality of the product is several times better than in the Russian cosmetic stores. Pamper body and soul is possible with soap-based pink or pistachio oil. As decor for the bathroom get soap in the shape of various fruits. In addition to the interesting design, it has a wonderful aroma.
Turkey is known for its baths, special attention is paid to the exfoliation and cleansing of the whole body. A good souvenir will be famous loofah Kese. It is made from natural silk threads of different hardness. It is the sponge in the neighborhood of $2, the fine exfoliates the Horny layer of the skin and roll up dirt even without soap.
