Maezae is my must-visit place whenever I am in Karakoy. I can just spend hours and hours in this lovely local design store and I always find it so inspiring on each tiny detail.
Since I am so passionate about jewellery design, I like to see my favorite local designers' new work here. Especially Yuka's and Mihanikidesign's work is amazing.
There is lots of other great stuff too, like handbags, sunglasses, dresses, books, handmade or vintage jewellery, etc, and by local-based designers. It is a great place to shop and buy presents for your friends or family back home.
Maezae arrange workshops in the store. If you are planning to stay long in the city, you may attend one of their workshops while you are here. I'm sure it'd be a nice experience to meet with people and do something different and feel like a local. You can check their monthly event programme if you are interested in any subject.
Maezae seems more active on their Instagram account. Please check their account or email them at hello@maezae.com
I hope you enjoy it!
Find your way with 237 Insider Tips from our Local Spotters
From internationally acclaimed jazz masters to dynamic dance performances, the CRR Concert Hall consistently offers top-notch entertainment.
by
Suna'nin Yeri's commitment to sourcing only the finest seafood is evident in every bite. Everything that is served here is fresh and sourced daily.
by
"Homemade Aromaterapi" is a small, beautiful shop in Kuzguncuk, Istanbul. Come here for cold-pressed essential oils, cleansers, soaps, toothpaste & more!
by
"Kuzguncuk" in Istanbul is a uniquely beautiful neighborhood with old colorful houses, mansions and friendly shopkeepers - a sense of connected community.
by
The "Chandeliers in Istanbul's Hagia Sophia" have their own little recent story which is good to remember whenever you pay a visit... Lighting is key!
by
With it large garden and lovely ambience, "Primitif Birahane" in Istanbul resembles 'biergartens' in Germany, though here you will find plenty of cats...
by
The "Pera Museum" is for you if you're into art from the life of Istanbul and the Ottoman world between the 17th and early 20th century...
by
"The Shoe-shine boys" is a very typical Istanbul sight. Having your shoes painted and polished is a nice experience, just be careful who does it for you!
by
The "Fenerbahçe Steamboat" has carried passengers across Istanbul's Bosphorus over 55 years. Now you can see this historical ship in Rahmi Koc Museum.
by
"Holy Fragrance" sellers sit just outside mosques and provide refreshing perfumes. I would recommend the ones in Istanbul's Beyazit and Yeni mosques.
by
"Kurucu Ali Baba Restaurant" is one of the restaurants that serve haricot beans just outside Suleymaniye in Istanbul. Great service, worth the money...
by
237 Insider Tips from our local Spotters
Authentic Stories by Real People
Escape the Crowd & Travel Slow 🐌
✓ 0 Insider Tips from our local Spotters
✓ 237 Insider Tips