Lonely Planet İstanbul Guide

Özlem Tuna Contemporary designs with Turkish accents. Selda Okutan Avant-garde designer based in Karaköy. Best for Turkish Delight

Ali Muhıddin Hacı Bekir Family-run business established in the city more than two centuries ago. Altan Şekerleme Selling cheap and delicious Turkish delight since 1865. Hafız Mustafa An İstanbul institution, with branches across the Old City. Lokum Istanbul Gorgeous packaging makes for sophisticated gifts. Şekerci Aytekin Erol Caferzade Old-fashioned shop known for its unusual flavours. Best for Textiles Mehmet Çetinkaya Gallery Antique pieces in the Arasta Bazaar. Mekhann Handwoven silk from Uzbekistan, plus a range of finely woven shawls. Muhlis Günbatti Specialises in suzani fabrics from Uzbekistan. Yazmacı Necdet Danış Richly hued bolts of fabric and a range of scarves. Cocoon Striking textiles and handicrafts from Central Asia.