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Shopping the Bazaars of Istanbul
Story written 16 January 2008
A sensory feast can be found in Istanbul's historic shopping districts. This is the ultimate city for souvenir shopping.
Turkish Flag Vendor
Located in the Nisantasi district. Istanbul's Rodeo Drive is a tree-lined boulevard featuring designer boutiques. A Turkish flag with a superimposed portrait of Ataturk from street vendors positioned among the expensive shops could be the perfect souvenir to take home from Istanbul.
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Vendor
Selling dried fruits and nuts across from the entrance into Istanbul's spice market.
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Street Scene
Shops selling household goods line the surrounding streets of the Grand Bazaar and the Spice Market in Istanbul.
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Prayer Mats
Too large for carry on...
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Switches for Sale
For outfitting your futuristic control center. Shopping Istanbul doesn't necessarily mean it all has to be Turkish textiles.
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Leather Goods
A window shop display lets you see the cute version of the animal hides before they are made into a leather garment for sale.
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Pickled Treats at Spice Bazaar
There are more things to indulge in than spices at the spice bazaar. You can pick a tangy, salty lunch to eat while you browse the stalls.
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Resin Gears
Cast resin gears, for what I don't know, but I could have bought one in each size and hue.
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Mary-Austin Klein has been a member since 8 January 2008 and goes by mojave29.
Currently in Echo Park.
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I am a California native born in San Bernardino and raised on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, I have lived in the Echo Park district of Los Angeles since 1989. Inspired by travels through the Mojave Desert, a cabin was purchased in Twentynine Palms, CA. as a second home and desert retreat.
Adventure and discovery drives me. I am a painter. My imagery comes directly from explorations of the surrounding landscapes of Los Angeles and far beyond. I fit vast landscapes into my small-scaled...
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