Heritage Nomadic Art Gallery — Attraction in Fatih

This is an absolute MUST while you are in the area. The items are unique, high quality and surprisingly affordable.

We visited this shop in September 2023, and while we were looking at things in the basement we overheard a very difficult customer dealing with Josh, the artist / storekeeper. After that customer left we struck up a conversation with Josh and experienced firsthand the warmth and genuine kindness of the Turks. Josh was so helpful and kind, and even made us some calligraphy which contained a special prayer in his beautiful handwriting.

Visiting this store was my highlight in Turkey, and Josh, if you read this just know how much your time meant to us and thanks for being such a spectacular...

Shop open since 1986 Hasan will welcome you from 8 am to 8 everyday If you need to buy souvenir I recommand to go to art gallery as the price are 30% cheaper than grand bazaar and already written on all items. Hasan will provide you great advice for anything you want to buy like carpets, jewelry, lamps, cups, plates and will never be persistent as in grand bazaar. You will find beautiful handcraft products that he has been sourcing all over Turkey. If you need to buy souvenirs and your are in sultanhamet this is the...

I recommend this place for all your souvenir purchases. Is a small shop but the assortment is vast. You can find something for everyone here at a very reasonable prices. The best part is that you aren't harrased to come into the shop like other places in Istanbul. Once inside the shop you are free to see and roam at your own phase, the owner is super friendly and knows to give their customers space. They have everything from jewelry, scarfs, accessories, bags, shoes, scarfs, ceramic,...