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The 10 Best Souvenirs from Turkey

Turkey is made for browsing with both hands free. Iznik ceramics, kilim, copper coffee sets, pestemal towels, glass charms, sweets, olive oil soap, meerschaum, and spice tins move easily between bathhouse, bazaar, kitchen, and table.

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Top 10 Souvenirs from Turkey

The better picks from Turkey are not just labels on a shelf; they have a reason to be used, opened, worn, or displayed.

01 Drinkware

Copper Coffee Set

A copper coffee set is giftable and practical when the cups, tray, and cezve feel well matched.

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02 Home Decor

Nazar Glass Charm

A glass charm is inexpensive and iconic, best chosen in a handmade piece rather than plastic.

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03 Textiles

Kilim Pillow Cover

A kilim pillow gives flatweave color to a room without requiring the commitment of a rug.

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04 Textiles

Pestemal Hammam Towel

A pestemal towel is light, fast-drying, and likely to become part of regular travel packing.

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05 Ceramics

Iznik Ceramic Bowl

An Iznik bowl brings blue, white, and red pattern to the table in a form that still gets used.

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06 Bath

Olive Oil Soap Set

Olive oil soap is useful and easy to gift, especially when the scent stays clean.

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07 Ceramics

Iznik Accent Tile

Glazed ceramic with the blue, turquoise, and floral language associated with Iznik design, this accent tile is used for wall display or architectural decoration. Its place in Turkey is specific, since Iznik ceramics are one of the country’s best-known visual links between pottery, architecture, and ornament.

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