Shopping in South Eastern Anatolia

The Southeastern Anatolia Region is a very attractive region for shopping with its rich cultural heritage and handcrafted products. Here are the souvenirs and local products you can buy from this region:

1. Weaving and Carpets

Bünyan and Hereke Carpets: Hand-woven carpets are decorated with patterns unique to the region.

Kilim and Cicim Weavings: Beautiful examples of the traditional art of weaving.

2. Spices and Drying Products

Isot (Urfa Pepper): The famous spice of Şanlıurfa enriches your kitchen with both spicy and sweet varieties.

Dried Vegetables: Dried eggplant, pepper and zucchini.

Spice Varieties: Sumac, zahter and mixed spices.

3. Desserts and Food Products

Pistachio Top quality pistachios from Gaziantep.

Baklava: Gaziantep's famous dessert is one of the most delicious souvenirs you can buy from the region.

Pestil and Walnut Sucuk: Great options for sweet snacks.

Famous Pomegranate Sour: You can find very high quality pomegranate syrup especially in Hatay and its surroundings.

4. Copper and Silver Embroidery

Copper Pots and Trays: Handcrafted copper products are common in Şanlıurfa and Gaziantep.

Filigree Jewelry: Mardin's finely crafted silver jewelry, necklaces, bracelets and earrings can be preferred.

5. Soap and Cosmetic Products

Bıttım Soap Mardin's famous soap provides a natural skin cleansing.

Laurel Soap: Produced from natural bay leaves in Antakya.

6. Ceramic and Pottery Products

Pottery and Jugs: Especially in Mardin and its surroundings, there are handmade ceramic products.

7. Local Clothes and Fabrics

Poşu and Shalwar: Bagpipes and traditional clothes in patterns specific to the region.

Linen Fabrics: Local handcrafted fabrics.

8. Wood and Stone Embroidery

Wood Carved Products: Handmade chests, boxes and souvenirs.

Stone Carvings: In Mardin, especially stone products suitable for the historical texture attract attention.

9. Coffee and Tea

Mırra Traditional Southeastern coffee, available in special cups.

Menengiç Coffee: A different and pleasant flavor.

10. Handicrafts and Souvenirs

Amber Rosaries: Carefully made rosaries are ideal for gifts.

Evil Eye and Handmade Ornaments: Objects decorated with local motifs.

While shopping, you can experience the culture closely and contribute to the economy of the region by choosing local markets, historical bazaars and local artisans. 😊

For accommodation, you can check our Southeastern Anatolia Region hotels page.