Evil eye necklaces and ceramic serving platters, leather-bound notebooks, blue and white ceramics, wooden jewelry boxes and more. I even overheard people speaking Turkish in a grocery store! I wanted to join the conversation.
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| I spy something from the Grand Bazaar! |
But I guess if you want a taste of Turkey without paying for the airfare, these holiday markets, set up in several NYC locations, are your best bet! Hours: 10-7 until Dec. 24, I believe.
One of the market stalls even had a full spread of teas and dried spices, pictured, that I often buy at the Misir Çarsisi in Eminönü in Istanbul. But not the same service I get from my friends at Ucuzcular, and I certainly won't get offered bottomless glasses of çay! Sigh!
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| And this stall was totally Turkish located in Union Square! |
How interesting - who would have guessed??
ReplyDeleteI love that! I wouldn't have known that was Turkish stuff before - - I feel very fortunate to have these things at my fingertips!
ReplyDeletethere is turkish stuff for sale all over my city too. it is so funny!
ReplyDeleteI have noticed a few items here at the beach since my trip to Istanbul in July. I keep checking Word Market for the olive oil liquid hand soap that I brought back with me. My bottle is empty and my hands can tell the difference! Last Sunday, a lady in the pew in front of me at church had a skirt covered in Evil Eyes! I laughed as I thought to myself, I would have thought those were olives until my trip showed me the "eyes"! Enjoy your trip!
ReplyDeleteGood to see you're still finding snippets of Turkey on your break, Joy. and also good to know they're more expensive there, too. ;)
ReplyDeleteAs I thought, I haven't found anything Turkish in Nebraska yet, but I'll keep my eyes out.
ReplyDeleteI went to a large grocery store here last nite and there was barely any selection of fresh herbs. I miss my pazars!!
@Kim, you should see if Sheryl could bring you some of the soap or at least mail it to you. =)
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