YOUR GUIDE TO BODRUM, TURKEY

Well, today we are leaving this beautiful city, saying we are coming back soon! It was an amazing one week with crystal clear Aegean Sea, great weather, breathtaking landscapes in this cosy city, Bodrum.

We wanted to share some pictures and tips to be a guide for the ones who are planing to visit Bodrum or the ones who love to read about special places like we do!

When you step into this city, all you think is `Okay. When are we moving here!?´ 

Then you might try to keep it cool and go to the nearest beach to enjoy the see through Aegean Sea.

But when it is lunch time and you start feeling the fresh wind on your hair while watching the Greek island Kos from the cosy restaurant,

  you find yourself asking the local people for the real estate agencies at town to research about the prices of Bodrum`s cosy white houses!

I mean, look at this! 

One another special thing about Bodrum is it is not all White&Blue like you expect from Mediterranean cities. Stone houses are mostly white, yes, but this city is full of colors! Purple, red, pink, yellow and purple again!

Halikarnassos (Ancient name of Bodrum) is also an important Ancient city. One of the World´s 7 Wonders "Mausaleon" has built in Halikarnassos, and now you can visit the outdoor museum at Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archeology. You can also see the Bust of Herodotos ( The father of History) while you are there. The museum is defiantly worth to see!

The town is not so small so it offers many different Restaurants, Pubs and of course ice-cream!

Centrum has many small boutiques with colorful handmade pieces.

If you are visiting the Bodrum directly, without going to Istanbul, do not worry and think that you won´t find traditional Turkish gifts to have with you to home! In Bodrum, you can find everything Evil Eyes, Turkish Mosaic Lamps to Turkish Delight!

But of course if you can´t make it to Turkey, we are always here for you! You can find the Turkish handcrafts from Bodrum and all of Turkey on our website; www.grandbazaarshopping.com

If you have any questions about Turkey, feel free to send us an e-mail, we are happy to answer!

contact@grandbazaarshopping.com

COPPER ART IN TURKEY

It is not clearly known when Anatolian Copper Art began but today, copper is one of the most used materials for serve ware, cookware and home decor in Turkey!
What makes Turkish Copper ware exclusive is that each of them are made of one-piece, without putting together different copper pieces.
Artisans use only traditional ways and handmade for each detail.
They use a hammer to structure the rough copper piece, after this process they use a method which is called `hitting and striking´ and they work delicately on each motif, which can take weeks and sometimes even months! Here we want to share some pictures of our talented Anatolian Artisan, you can shop their artworks on our website; www.grandbazaarshopping.com

Copper Ewer; http://www.grandbazaarshopping.com/#!product/prd2/4222456471/copper-ewer-pitcher%2C-large

Copper Moscow Mug; http://www.grandbazaarshopping.com/#!product/prd2/3765191281/turkish-copper-cup-set%2C-copper-stoup-ayran-mug

Copper Turkish Coffee Sets; http://www.grandbazaarshopping.com/#!turkish-coffee-sets/c1vnt

Copper Sugar Bow;

http://www.grandbazaarshopping.com/#!copper-sugar-bowls/c1bdn

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.

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

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

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.

Unique Iznik Ceramic Vase; http://www.grandbazaarshopping.com/#!product/prd2/4086058511/iznik-ceramic-vase%2C-special-design

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

Iznik Ceramic Bowl: http://www.grandbazaarshopping.com/#!product/prd2/3849964631/iznik-ceramic-bowl%2C-15-cm

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• 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

Iznik Ceramic Large Plate; http://www.grandbazaarshopping.com/#!product/prd2/3952905581/large-iznik-ceramic-plate%2C-40-cm

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