Wednesday, June 24, 2015

TOP 7 TURKISH BATH DECOR IDEAS WE LOVE

Turkish Bath (Hammam) is an important ritual for Turkish culture since Ottoman Empire. Today, maybe we do not visit Turkish Hammams as often but we love having hammam details in our bathrooms. It is possible to create your own Turkish Bath at home with small details and enjoy relaxing at bath old! Check out these decoration ideas to get inspired..
You can find the decorative objects on www.grandbazaarshopping.com

No.1 - ARABIAN INSPIRATION


As Ottoman Empire highly inspired by the Arabic architecture, Old Turkish Baths still have Arabian details. Rustic vintage objects and hammam slippers are great for creating an Ottoman Hammam look.

No.2 - MODERN HAMMAM DECOR


In Modern Hammam Decor, Ottoman Lanterns and Chandeliers are used for relaxing lighting and oriental look.

No.3 - IZNIK CERAMIC TILES


Iznik Ceramic Tiles are one of the most important details that is used both for Old and Modern Turkish Hammams. They are unique, hand painted and only made in Turkey.


 No.4 - TURKISH PESHTAMEL TOWELS


Turkish Peshtamel Towels are great for the decoration but also, they are light, eco-friendly and dry much faster than traditional towels.

 No.5 - OTTOMAN TAPS


Brass Ottoman Taps are the perfect details for the traditional look. They can be golden, silver or black colors. They are outstanding and will turn your bathroom into a relaxing Hammam!


No.6 - LUXURIOUS


You might prefer to create an Hammam, looking like a fairytale! You do not need to have an enormous space for a luxurious hammam. We suggest using gold colors, Iznik Ceramic Tiles, Turkish Mosaic Chandeliers and some fresh red roses.


No.7 SIMPLICITY


If you are more likely into simplicity, we suggest using small Ottoman Lamps, Copper Hammam Bowls, Copper Trays and Traditional Hammam Soaps for your Simple Turkish Hammam Decor.


Monday, June 22, 2015

TRADITIONAL TURKISH HOME DECOR, TURKISH INTERIOR



Transform your home into Mediterranean Turkish home!
Turkish Home Decor have both Southern Europe Modern Decor and Arabian Details. It has the cheerful southern colors and rustic Arabian spirit. Here is your inspiration and the finds that you need for your brand new decor!


Traditional Turkish Garden / Terrace Decor. Find the Turkish fabric here



Moroccan Lanterns are used to lighten the corners. Find these lanterns here



Aladdin Lamps are perfect for the oriental touch! You can find here




You can create an authentic Turkish Bath Decor with small details!
You can find the Hittite Jag here , Ewer Mosaic Lamp here, Iznik Ceramic Vase here
Traditional Ottoman Taps here


There is no Turkish home that does not have Turkish Copper! It can be either a coffee set or tea pot or  just a Copper Caftan to make our home look traditional.
Copper Turkish Coffee Sets here
Copper Caftan Decor here


We love keeping vintage objects! They are mostly functional objects that our grandparents or even their grandparents have been using! Find Turkish Vintage objects here


Mosaic Chandeliers are also used for color the rooms.
You can find them here


For a Luxurious Lighting, we prefer Ottoman Lamps.
You can find them here



And the last one is Evil Eye! Well, you can see different sizes of Evil Eyes in every home in Turkey. We either hang them at gate or use them inside our homes. The belief is to keep the Evil Eyes away but they are also such great objects!
You can find them here






Thursday, June 18, 2015

MEDITERRANEAN STYLE PICNIC PARTY DECOR, TURKISH PICNIC DECOR

Having a picnic, gathering with close friends or neighbors is such a common thing in Turkish Culture. We are known of our hospitality and well, we really love to host! Serving our guests food, making Turkish Tea / Coffee and have a cheerful time is one of our favorite! Here you can see a Turkish picnic decor from our yesterday`s office picnic!


Copper Moscow Mules; here

Copper Spoons; here



Copper Turkish Tea Pot; here
Ceramic Turkish Tea Cup Set: here


Ceramic Turkish Ceramic Bowls: here


Wednesday, June 17, 2015

IZNIK CERAMICS - WHAT IS SO SPECIAL ABOUT IT?

  • Iznik ceramics have not been made for the last 300 years and there were no documents whatsoever providing clues to the technologies used in the process.



  • The colors used in the ceramics, especially the coral red include complex mixtures and are difficult to obtain and apply.


  • It is considered that it has been extremely difficult production methods used and that result in very hard glaze and brilliant under-glaze decorations.
     


 After the reborn of this special art, it has started to be used on serve ware and daily use products. Turkish tea pot; http://www.grandbazaarshopping.com/#!product/prd2/4023893911/iznik-ceramic-turkish-tea-pot-set

TURKISH CERAMIC COASTERS


Turkish Ceramic Coasters are one of our favorites and one of the best sellers in Grand Bazaar, istanbul! They are great for daily use, home/garden parties and for pool to add summer touch! Here are some Turkish Ceramic Coasters that we love and you can find them here;
http://www.grandbazaarshopping.com/#!ceramic-coasters/c1jgs






Sunday, June 14, 2015

TURKISH CERMIC STYLES, PLATES & BOWLS

Some of you who been in Turkey already knows how beautiful Turkish Ceramics are, but it is also possible that some of you never heard of them.. Pottery in Anatolia started almost 3000 years ago with Ancient Civilization Hitits. We wanted to share the different styles of Turkish Ceramics with you! You can shop all these Turkish Ceramics on our website; www.grandbazaarshopping.com


IZNIC CERAMICS: They are mostly made with three main colors; Blue, White and Red. The figures are mostly unique florals and used mostly during Ottoman Empire inside Palace, Mosques and on fountains. Find them http://www.grandbazaarshopping.com/#!ceramic-plates/c1e80


WHIRLING DERVISH CERAMICS: They are mostly multi-colored and symbolises a spiritual meaning of whirling dervishes. They are so special and always limited edition.


ANTIQUE STYLE; They are inspired by ancient pottery making in Anatolia and they have a large range of colors from dark colors to fun orange ones!


LUCKY FISH TURKISH CERAMIC;
In most of the Mediterrenean Cultures, fish symbolises fruitful and luck. In Turkish Ceramics Lucky fish figures are mostly used with florals and so much color!


RELIEF STYLE; In Relief Style mostly Relief Florals are used with bright colors!


HITIT STYLE CERAMICS: They are inspired by Ancient Civilization, Hitits. The colors mostly includes Phosphorous and Hitit Ceramics shines during nights. 








Thursday, June 11, 2015

TURKISH STYLE BOHO DECOR, BOHO HOME DECOR

We love recieving pictures from our customers who purchased from us! Seriously, we are so lucky, all of our customers are blessed with talent! Here we wanted to share the pictures we recieved this week, you can find all the pieces on our webshop; www.grandbazaarshopping.com Enjoy!




















Wednesday, June 10, 2015

ONE DAY TOUR IN GRAND BAZAAR, ISTANBUL

Grand Bazaar, Istanbul is one of the largest covered markets in the world with 60 streets and 5,000 shops, and attracts between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. Now you have an access to all the beauties Grand Bazaar offer on www.grandbazaarshopping.com We want to take you to a tour in this beautiful market and show you the Unique Turkish Handcrafts!


Nuru Osmaniye Gate of Grand Bazaar, Istanbul. ( Grand Bazaar Istanbul has 20 gates )


Turkish Ceramics are something you would`t like to miss! Each Turkish Ceramic is hand-painted by Anatolian Artisans with years of Experience.


Mosaic and Ottoman lamps are one of the most popular pieces in Grand Bazaar. They are perfect for Luxurious or Boho Home Decor depending how you design.



The sellers are friendly, sometimes little too friendly :)




At least one of the shop owner will offer you a Turkish Tea and you should take it :) It is a Turkish hospitality and we are happy when our customers accept our Turkish Tea, also you might want a  tea break to watch Grand Bazaar´s colors from a cosy boutique!

Saturday, June 6, 2015

HANDMADE TURKISH TEA SETS by Grand Bazaar Shopping

It is not wrong to say Turkish Tea is Turkey`s main drink! We start drinking Turkish Tea from morning till night and it is not a bad time to drink tea in Turkey.
Drinking tea is the first thing to do in the mornings to start the day and you will notice that everyone will offer you tea as it is the part of Turkish hospitality :) The fun part is, we love offering Turkish Tea with our Traditional Tea Glasses, handmade trays and sugar bowls! Here are unique & traditional Turkish Tea Sets that you can use to amaze your guests or enjoy this great tea with your family!
You can find these beautiful sets and more here; http://www.grandbazaarshopping.com/#!turkish-tea-sets/cgkw