Lonely Planet İstanbul Guide

Antique Anatolian kilims and textiles are stacked alongside top-drawer Ottoman antiques in this fabulous shop in Çukurcuma. This is the best area in the city to browse for antiques and curios, and A La Turca is probably the most interesting of its retail outlets. Ring the doorbell to gain entrance. MEKHANN ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; % 0212-249 7849; www.mekhann.com; Boğazkesen Caddesi 32a, Tophane; j Tophane) The Beyoğlu branch of the well-known Grand Bazaar shop is located close to the Tophane tram stop. MARIPOSA ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; % 0212-249 0483; www.atolyemariposa.com; Şimşirci Sokak 11a, Cihangir; h 10am-8pm Mon-Fri, 11am-8.30pm Sat & Sun; m Taksim) Designer Banu One turns out a particularly fetching line in floral frocks at her Cihangir atelier. Fashionistas will adore the fact that she not only makes to order, but also designs and tailors unique ensembles. As well as the dresses, coats and jackets on the racks, the shop sells pretty bedspreads and pillowslips. There’s another branch in Teşvikiye. LA CAVE WINE SHOP ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; La Cave Şarap Evi; % 0212-243 2405; Sıraselviler Caddesi 109, Cihangir; h 9.30am-8pm; m Taksim) Its enormous selection of local and imported wine makes La Cave a good stop for tipplers. The staff can differentiate a Chablis from a Chardonnay, and though they don’t speak much English, they are always happy to give advice on the best Turkish bottles to add to your cellar.

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