The Grand Bazaar is a historic marketplace in Istanbul, Turkey. It was established in 1461 during the Ottoman Empire. The Grand Bazaar is located in the heart of Istanbul, covering an area of 30,700 square meters. It comprises over 4,000 shops, including jewelry, carpet, and textile stores. Many of the shops sell traditional Turkish crafts, such as handmade carpets, ceramics, and jewelry.
However, in recent years... designer dupes and fake luxury goods have become increasingly popular among tourists and locals alike.
Where heritage Turkish crafts once flourished under the Ottoman-era marketplace's painted ceilings, the elegant carpet store run by Hasim Gureli is now surrounded by shops selling designer dupes.
