
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.