What to do and see in Cappadocia, Turkey: The Best Gift & Specialty Shops

April 1, 2022 Tonie Szymanski

Lying in south central Turkey, the moonscaped region of Cappadocia, southeast of Ankara, is most famous for unique geological features called fairy chimneys. The large, cone-like formations were created over time by erosion of the relatively soft volcanic ash around them. Past cultures have dug into them to create dwellings, castles (like Uchisar) and even entire underground cities like Kaymakli and Derinkuyu, used as hiding places by early Christians. Nearby Kayseri is the gateway to the area.
Restaurants in Cappadocia

1. Rose Carpet Shop

Goreme 50180 Turkey +90 384 271 22 72 [email protected]
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5.0 based on 30 reviews

Rose Carpet Shop

Reviewed By twofeathersSingapore

This reveiw is long overdue. But we had a great time purchasing 2 rugs from Hasan. He was very polite, patient. honest and very passionate about his merchandise. Prices were really the best we have encountered in Turkey, very reasonable and we are very happy with our carpets. If I should return to Turkey, Rose Carpet would be the place to go! Highly recommended!

2. Tribal Collections Nomadic Rugs and Textiles

Orta Mahallesi, Kose Cikmazi No: 1, Goreme 50180 Turkey +90 384 271 27 60 [email protected] http://www.tribalcollectionscarpets.com
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5.0 based on 285 reviews

Tribal Collections Nomadic Rugs and Textiles

Ruth Lockwood is the owner of Tribal Collections - a beautiful rug gallery in a restored cave house, in the village of Goreme, Cappadocia. Originally from NZ, and with 30yrs of expertise in Turkey, her gallery has an established reputation for integrity and quality and is a leading choice for those looking to learn, or to acquire, a beautiful hand-woven rug, flat-woven kilim or tribal weaving. Ruth can help you navigate the stunning styles, intricate designs and rich color palettes to find the rug that İs just 'right' for you and expresses your individuality. She buys at source and chooses each of her rugs personally so you can be assured of their quality & authenticity. You are welcome to spend time with her, browse and enjoy, or learn more about motifs, dyes and traditions that make every carpet unique. She has a wide-open door policy and fixed prices: making it easy for you to compare and importantly you know you are with a trusted professional who is passionate about rugs!

Reviewed By ChristinaM645 - Burleson, United States

My parents and I first met Ruth in the early 2000s. Last spring during the midst of the pandemic, I worked via email with Ruth to select some kilim cushion covers for the house my husband and I had just moved into. The attached picture are a mix of some I purchased in 2015 during a visit to Turkey and some that were shipped to us during the pandemic. Online ordering was easy and secure, and shipping was fast. But nothing compares to actually visiting her store.

3. Sultan Carpet

32 Muze caddesi, Goreme 50180 Turkey +90 532 577 29 16 [email protected] http://www.sultancarpet.com
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5.0 based on 388 reviews

Sultan Carpet

Sultan Carpet shop established in 1989 and has been serving with the best way to the customers who come from all over in the world and has been in the same place and the same name for 29 years.

Reviewed By senomzn - Serpong, Indonesia

I was planning to Sultan Carpets after reading the reviews they had over here, and I was NOT disappointed. I was greeted by Ali and Mustafa the first day I got there, they first choice I have to make on their shop is between a Turkish tea, or an Apple tea. They talked me through the ranges of carpets types, qualities, and prices. He wasn't hesitated to unroll any of his carpets to give me choices of which one carpets suits me the best, the price are very very reasonable, InsyaAllah the carpets I got will suits the house really fine. Ali's English is exceptional, I know so many Turkish around Göreme speaks English but there is something different with him, turns out he spent time in America for 5 years which explains a lot, him and Mustafa were very honest about their business, they are very comfortable to talk to, a genuine carpet shop runs by genuine carpet lover persons. Me as a moslem brother is proud to see our brother have such dedication and honesty, a very good example of Turkish hospitality! I really wanna go back to Göreme, and with God's will if I do, I'll definitely visit Sultan Carpet again!

4. Galerie Faruk

Kesek Meydani, Yukari Mahalle, Uchisar 50240 Turkey +90 384 219 30 13 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/GalerieFaruk
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5.0 based on 54 reviews

Galerie Faruk

Kilim carpets new old and antique

Tekelli Mahallesi 2. Karlik Sokak no :2 SaklI konak restaurand yanI,Hermes Hotel ve Museum hotel yakInI Uçhisar, Uchisar 50240 Turkey +90 544 477 31 44 [email protected] http://nailesanatevi.com
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5.0 based on 55 reviews

Naile Art Gallery

Ebru art, Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the UNESCO. NAİLE BOZKURT Intangible cultural heritage is CARRIERS. WHAT IS EBRU? One of the most common methods of decorating, bookbinding the endpapers of hand-bound books is Ebru. Classic Turkish Ebru, which is also known as Turkish marbled paper, is made by drawing designs with paint on water, and then carefully placing paper (or materials, such as glass etc.) on the surface of the water in order to absorb the paint. Ebru seems magical, and yet it is improbably simple. The basics haven’t changed very much over the past several hundred years. It still involves depositing bits of color on the surface of water.

Reviewed By L9973ABcarolineh

Beautiful shop, incredibly talented owner, who welcomed us in and was very kind to our daughter, giving her a wonderful lesson on Ebru art. We loved our visit and will definitely be back again!

6. Le Bazaar D'Orient

Ataturk Bulvari, Kayseri Caddesi No: 32, Urgup Turkey +90 553 264 47 03 https://www.buy-carpet.com/
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5.0 based on 13 reviews

Le Bazaar D'Orient

7. Hattusa Handmade Ceramics

Gaferli Mah. Muze Cad 42/4, Goreme 50180 Turkey +90 543 542 66 68 [email protected]
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Hattusa Handmade Ceramics

I was born in 1957 in Ankara. After finishing the high school, I studied and graduated from French Language and Literature. After working a short period of time as a teacher, in 1983, I changed my direction to tourism and commerce.After retirement, I started to get involved with ceramic arts, which is just when I found the pottery had become “corrupt” in my words; plates made of plaster painted with synthetic dyes everywhere… I decided to perform the art of “Cini” as it should be and started. While mastering my drawing and painting technique, I also excelled in drawing original Hittite figures on the plates.All my products are ' FREE HAND ' works. Since the Hittite figures are geometrical figures, I prefer pen filled with purified and thinned “cini” dye, instead of brush, to draw the figures. Since I only use Hittite figures, I chose the name of the shop Hattusa, which is the capital of Hittites.

8. Antikite Ottoman

Cumhuriyet Meydani Nr. 14 Urgup Turkey, Urgup 50400 Turkey +90 532 577 73 48 [email protected]
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5.0 based on 16 reviews

Antikite Ottoman

Reviewed By HuiY317

I enjoyed listen the story telling by the shop owner-Mr Huseyin about the antiques in his shop.He showed me many unique stuffs and even play the traditional instrument for me!It was the best part throughout my visit in Urgup.I feel welcomed and warm to meet with Mr Huseyin,a sincere and inspiring person.

9. Kervan Carpet & Kilim

Oartamah. Uzundere Sok 17, Goreme 50180 Turkey +90 544 596 06 18 [email protected] http://kervancarpet-kilim.com
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5.0 based on 251 reviews

Kervan Carpet & Kilim

Kervan Carpet & Kilim was established in 1978 by my father. We sell old and antique carpets woven in Anatolia in the same manner as they been have for centuries. Our source for these carpets is often from wedding dowries and those handed down from our ancestors. All carpets use natural vegetable dyes,unlike others sold commercially which are not of good quality.

Reviewed By victinst - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

This is my second time at Ibrahim shop.. I already bought few kilim gigim and carpet before last few year.. Try to compare with almost all carpet shop in goreme and urgup, Kervan carpet n kilim for me is the best.. they sell good quality carpet depending on your budget and explain everything in details.. their hospitality and service are great.. if you want to learn about carpet and kilim just come and meet ibrahim and his partner.. they will tell you everything even you not going to buy any.. Just for the record, they sell their carpet with very reasonable price compare to other shop that sell almost double the price..

10. Boutique Carpets

Muze Yolu No 24, Goreme 50180 Turkey +90 384 271 24 00 [email protected] http://www.boutiquecarpets.com
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5.0 based on 15 reviews

Boutique Carpets

Boutique Carpets has the finest selections of naturally dyed Old & Antique and contemporary rugs, flat weaves and textiles. A must visit shop in Goreme / Cappadocia All welcome for a cup of tea

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