Grand bazaar

Posted byDerbyshire GalPosted inIstanbul

Joy of joys it is market time (again) so let’s go hand in hand into another sensory overload!

Colorful fabrics with intricate floral patterns displayed in the Grand Bazaar.
Colorful woven textiles stacked in layers, showcasing intricate patterns and vibrant hues.
A colorful display of various dresses hanging on a rack, featuring vibrant patterns and designs common in markets.

This time it is the Grand Bazaar – a vibrant chaotic sprawl of colour, smells and tourist tat.

Colorful fabrics displayed at a market, featuring floral patterns and intricate designs.
A variety of colorful hats and textiles displayed at a market stall, showcasing traditional designs and vibrant patterns.
Two decorative fabric pieces hanging on a green wall, one with a floral pattern in shades of cream and red, and the other in purple with golden floral designs.
A colorful display of ceramic evil eye ornaments hanging on a wall, showcasing various intricate designs in blue, green, red, yellow, and orange.
A display of colorful ukuleles in red, green, and blue hanging side by side.
A display of various metal coffee pots hanging in a vibrant market stall, showcasing intricate designs and diverse colors.

My mum is a trained tailor so we have always shared a love of haberdashery, and there’s bobbins, ribbons and gewgaws aplenty!

Colorful spools of thread arranged neatly in a display, showcasing a variety of shades including greens, blues, browns, and pinks.
A display of colorful hats and plush items at a market stall in the Grand Bazaar, showcasing a variety of materials and styles.
A colorful display of various threads and ropes organized on shelves in a market, showcasing vibrant shades like red, yellow, blue, and green.
A vibrant display of colorful threads and cords hanging in a market stall, showcasing various textures and hues, with spools of thread visible in the background.

Even the road to the bazaar is lined with fascinating sights, including some very dubious military items for sale!!

Vibrant decorations in the Grand Bazaar featuring red balloons, Turkish flags, and colorful hanging ornaments.
A broken mannequin with an outstretched arm, displaying a painted face and body, set against a rustic background with peeling paint and various objects.
A collection of mannequins in various colors, including a shiny gold mannequin, displayed in a retail setting.
A person stands next to a mannequin dressed in military attire outside a shop labeled 'MILITARY MATERIAL' with a Turkish flag in the background.

The Grand Bazaar is also known as Kapalı Çarşı and is a large, historic covered market. It’s a labyrinth of streets and alleys with over 4,000 shops.

Colorful strands of beads and decorative materials hanging in a shop at the Grand Bazaar.
A shopfront in the Grand Bazaar displaying various copper items, pot sets, and traditional Turkish coffee pots, with a colorful neon sign above.
A close-up image of a collection of ornate metal spoons displayed together, showcasing various intricate designs, colors, and finishes, including gold and silver accents.
A display of colorful plastic floral hair clips arranged on a rack, showcasing a variety of vibrant colors and designs.
Colorful bouquets of dried flowers in plastic wrapping, featuring hues of pink, green, orange, blue, and white, displayed at a market.
A colorful display of various craft pom-poms and embellishments stacked in baskets at a market, showcasing a vibrant assortment of materials for haberdashery.
A vibrant display of various ribbons and haberdashery supplies in the Grand Bazaar, featuring multiple colors and patterns stacked neatly on shelves.
A colorful display of various beads and craft supplies in plastic bags, arranged neatly on a wall.
Colorful display of haberdashery supplies including ribbons, buttons, and craft items in a market setting.
Bobbins of colorful sequined ribbons in various shades including green, pink, gold, and bronze, stacked on a display.
Display of various types of lokum in a market stall at the Grand Bazaar, with a sign indicating prices.
Bags of various nuts and dried fruits displayed at a market, with labels indicating prices.
A close-up view of various pieces of Turkish delight, dusted with powdered sugar, displayed in a market stall.
A colorful assortment of candies displayed in wooden trays, with various shapes and wrappers, showcasing a vibrant selection.
A colorful display of various candies and sweets at a market stall, with dried herbs hanging above. Signs to the side display prices for candy and other products.
Neon signs featuring a horse, fish, and motorcycle, along with the word 'PILAV', illuminating a bustling market environment.
Display of various kitchen knives hanging on a wall in the Grand Bazaar, featuring a range of styles and sizes with a sign overhead.
A colorful display of various beads and prayer beads hanging in the Grand Bazaar.
A display of several mannequin forms in a shop, showcasing various clothing display models in the Grand Bazaar.
A colorful display of woven textiles stacked in various patterns and colors, showcasing traditional craftsmanship.
A colorful array of evil eye charms and jewelry displayed in a market stall, showcasing various designs and materials.

Dating back to the 15th century, it was once a major center for trade in the Ottoman Empire.

All this shopping is thirsty work so we stop off in the tiniest of side street eateries for a pomegranate juice and some pizza!

A smiling man with glasses sits at a cafe table outside, enjoying a plate of pastries and a slice of pizza, with a glass of tea beside him.

Published by Derbyshire Gal

World traveller, proud auntie, bit of a liability.

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