WELCOMING SEPTEMBER IN GRAND BAZAAR

Our favorite season is here! Cozy and lots of warm colors. In september Istanbul gets even prettier if that is possible :-) As we are wandering inside Grand Bazaar almost 6 times a week to find the best pieces and we also wanted to show you how this beautiful place looks during September :-)

This antique shop naturally has the fall season vibes!

This Breakfast Set has all the Autumn colors we love. It is available here;

https://www.grandbazaarshopping.com/product-page/unique-turkish-ceramic-breakfast-set-0012

Fall is a great time to freshen up the bathroom too! Why not using organic soaps & unique peshtemals?

To shop organic Soaps;

https://www.grandbazaarshopping.com/hammam-soap

Peshtemals: 

https://www.grandbazaarshopping.com/peshtemal

As fall means dinners & home gatherings, now is a good time to make your home fall-ready. These Turkish Ceramic Vases are such statement pieces and we are sure you will receive a lot of compliments..

Find them here:

https://www.grandbazaarshopping.com/ceramic-vases-tile

Turkish Plates and dinnerware are also great for unique dinner settings! They are lead-free and dishwasher friendly too! Find them here;

https://www.grandbazaarshopping.com/ceramic-plates

Small objects with fall colors make big difference. These pomegranates are the symbol of fertility in Turkey, they are great as gifts to housewarming parties or for a newlywed couple so they can have many kids :-)

You can find them here; https://www.grandbazaarshopping.com/product-page/turkish-ceramic-pomegranate-set-of-three-orange-1


Have a great Fall season!
Loves,
Guney & Kuzey

FALL DECOR INSPIRATIONS WITH GLOBAL PIECES

Who does´t like to spend time reading houzz.com to get inspired? Well we really love getting lost in all the beautiful mansions& houses & apartments that have been touched by professional interior designers. We have listed Top 7 inspirations that you can use in your home this Fall!

1- Colors

Fall comes with some main colors such as orange, brown & blue shades. But we always have excuse to use more colors, as more color means more fun! An Oushak Rug, Eastern Posters and some unique Cushions make all the work for you.

2- Display

Displaying all the global pieces that you have collected always makes an interesting corner for your guests and a great idea to keep your memories right in front of you.

3- Clean

Mixing color in a clean way has been so popular, you do not always need to go all the way white or colors only. Modern objects blends well with old and used.

4- Luxe

East is home for palaces & fairytales. You can add some Eastern Luxe to your home with a 

Unique Vase, Ottoman Lamps or Moroccan Lamps

5- Boho

It is hard to go wrong with Boho. If you love colors, this is a great option to warm your home during Fall. We recommend some handmade Copper Tea Sets, Mosaic Lamps, Cushions and maybe even Aladdin Lamps!

We feel that we have the inspiration for our Fall Collection! To check them out;

www.grandbazaarshopping.com

4 TIPS TO ADD MEDITERRANEAN STYLE TO YOUR HOME THIS SUMMER

All the Mediterranean countries have their own unique style when it comes to home design but one thing they absolutely have common is that they are gorgeous in and out!

Stone homes with small gardens, colorful doors and laughers from a dinner table of the crowded and cosy families. Of course the beautiful turqouise Mediterranean sea have something to do with it.

We have listed 4 great tips to transform your home or just add some statement touches to bring the Mediterranean Flavor to your very own home.


                                         1- SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING BLUE

All the shades of blue is accepted! From Turquoise to dark tones blue is the main color for the Mediterranean interiors. They make great contrast with all the summer colors.

//  Bowl

// Turkish Peshtemal

// Copper Hammam Bowl

// Olive Oil Soap

2- POTTERY

Pottery is one of the most fun part of the Mediterranean Style! Colors everywhere! You can use colorful bowls to on in your kitchen or serving, vases in your rooms or even wall clocks to brighten your walls! Another special thing of pottery is that they are all handmade by the local people.

// Turkish Ceramic Bowls

3- COPPER

We all love the look of hanging copper pans to kitchen ceiling! It is a great idea to add some handmade copper to bring the warmth to your spaces.

// Copper Mugs

// Copper Jewelry Box

// Copper Sugar Bowl

4- RUGS

Rugs are what make the rooms or outdoors feel like home and the Mediterraneans might think their home is naked if there are not enough rugs so each room have handmade rugs (can be from their grand or great parents) with great stories!

// Turkish Kilims

Love,

Grand Bazaar Shopping

GRAND BAZAAR´S UNDISCOVERED PEARLS

Almost every day, one more Grand Bazaar store involves our website and becomes online! We  and our lovely customers get excited as each of these stores have their own character and one-of-a-kind pieces! Most of these stores belong to families that have been in Grand Bazaar for generations, selling beautiful Turkish Handcrafts.
Here is one of our favorite store belongs to our family friend Uncle Ali, and you can find these beautiful pieces on our website!
                                                       www.grandbazaarshopping.com

You can find this ikat Samovar HERE

Find these beautiful textiles HERE

HERE you can find these beautiful Suzani Cushions

Turkish Ceramic Bowls HERE

Ottoman Lamps HERE

You can shop these Hand-hammered Copper Ewers HERE

I HAVE THIS THING WITH CEILINGS! AMAZING CEILING WORKS FROM ISTANBUL

Istanbul is blessed with Ceiling works inside its beautiful, old buildings thanks to two Empires, Byzantine and Ottoman. They knew how to create amazing buildings and never ignored the ceilings. Side note: While you are in Istanbul, it is a good idea to keep your chin up, you would`t like to miss all the action going on above you!

1) DOLMABAHCE PALACE

Must See place! Dolmabahce Palace stands in one of the cutest streets in Istanbul, Besiktas, right next to the amazing Bosphorus view. Do not forget to add this magnificent palace to your list.



2) SULEYMANIYE PALACE

Locates in Eminonu, Old Istanbul area, Suleymaniye Mosque is one of the most visited Mosque by tourists. No wonder why, the spiritual feeling captures you from the first second you step in! It is also so close to our store, right after you visit this amazing building, come have a cup of Turkish Coffee with us!

 

3) BLUE MOSQUE
There is no one that visits Istanbul and not talk about this building. It has completed in 1616, besides its breathtaking architecture, you can find the best examples of Blue-White Iznik Ceramics inside this Mosque, actually this is the reason why Europeans started calling it Blue Mosque, the original name is Sultanahmet Mosque which takes its name from the area.



4) HAGIA SOPHIA

Well, Istanbul offers so much when you are into architecture, art and history. Not days, even weeks are not enough to see all the beauties. But if you are lack of time ladies, put the Hagia Sophia to the Top of your list! You will understand why.



5) GRAND BAZAAR! 

Welcome to One of the Oldest and Largest (No kidding) covered market! The paradise of Turkish Handcrafts.  Most of the people get so amazed with all the colors, tourists and the building itself, they go back home with regretting not bought enough. Keep your eyes open while you visit this incredible souk, do not forget to check the ceiling works! And if you want to buy something from here, no worries you know where you can find Grand Bazaar´s beautiful pieces; www.grandbazaarshopping.com )

 


6) TOPKAPI PALACE

First of all, like all the palaces in Istanbul, Topkapi palace is huge! You probably need one whole day to see everything. If you are into the Turkish Culture and want to know more about it`s history, it is a great idea to visit! Side Note: The museum is closed on Tuesdays, it is better try to plan your visit beforehand. 

CUTEST KITTENS OF THE GRAND BAZAAR, ISTANBUL

These cute kittens prefer to live in the most popular part of Istanbul, with all the tourist attention and amazing buildings, around the Grand Bazaar. No surprise as the store owners looove them, spending their time mostly posing for tourist cameras or crawl down the middle of this historical area, watching the crowd..

#ANTIQUELOVER

# EVILEYESPOT

#CANIHELPYOU

 #MONDAYS

 #BAE

 #MEMYSELFANDI

DETAILS OF TOPKAPI PALACE

During Ottoman Empire, Topkapi palace was not only where the Ottoman Sultans and their families stayed but also a centre of the management, education. Built in 1460-1478 this magnificent building still has one of the most valuable Ottoman heritage..

We wanted to show the most magnificent corners of this beautiful architecture!

This photo turned out so iconic, probably our favorite!

Harem which comes from the word `Haram´(Forbidden) where Sultan`s concubines were spending their days and this part of the palace was forbidden to any man.

Gosh, Tiles! How much we love them, can be the best thing that Ottoman Empire left for the world.

And ceiling works are another story, we can just look and amazed by them.. These colors are simply  gorgeous!

Fountains are so common in Istanbul. You can find fountains in every gate of Ottoman Palaces. All the visitors needed to clean themselves before entering the palaces..

Another amazing ceiling and window. It is a good idea to keep your eyes up when you are in Istanbul!

#WeHaveThisThingWithOldWindows! But especially this one!

UNIQUE CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS!

Holiday is almost here and the rush is already started! It might be the most excited time of the year and we are all looking for the perfect gifts!
We have picked some great gift ideas for you..

Turkish Ceramic Vases and Ewers can be amazing gifts! They are only handmade in Turkey and one-of-a-kind home decor. They make great gifts for housewarming, Christmas, for colleagues & bosses.

Find them online Here

Table-ware is another great idea! These Turkish Ceramic Caftans are made inspired by the daily clothes of Ottoman Sultans. Find them Here

Some Mediterranean touch never hurts :) We love the warm colors of Turkish Ceramic Bowls.

find these beautiful handworks Here

No Christmas without candles! This oriental candle set is such a hit, since they arrived to our website, they became one of the best sellers! Find them Here before they are all sold out!

Our Kilim Cushion are so popular! They are so cosy and their natural dyed colors are perfect for every season. Bloggers also love our cushions! Find them Here

Turkish Tea Sets are such unique gifts, they are perfect for . You can check out all Turkish Tea Sets Here

Turkish Ceramic Art is made in Anatolia since 16th century. As the Grand Bazaar Istanbul is full of these beautiful Decorative Plates and it might be the #1 gift that everyone gets for their family & friends from the bazaar. You can shop these beautiful plates Here

Copper Sugar/Chocolate Bowls are great for authentic serving experience. They are Here

Meet your family and friends with Turkish Copper Art. You have may options as coffee sets,  pots, spoons, grinders and more!

Turkish Coffee Sets are handmade of copper which keeps the coffee warm for a longer time. They are perfect for coffee, espresso, americano and more! Find them Here