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Episode 36: Behind the Scenes: Customized Jewelry Shopping Excursions in Istanbul with Catherine Salter Bayar, Istanbul Personal Shopper
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In the summer of 2010, they moved to Istanbul’s Old City to launch a workshop to support local unsung artisans: women who still weave, knit and crochet in the traditions of timeless Turkish handcraft. Their workshops give traveling women a chance to meet Turkish women through classes and craft tours they host.
Catherine also offers customized shopping excursions throughout Istanbul with local vendors. Prior to moving to Istanbul, Catherine was a clothing and interior designer in California, with work stints in major design centers around the world.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
- The emergence of Turkish designers and how they come to fame.
- The reality of life in Turkey and visiting the country versus the media’s portrayal.
- Catherine’s strategy for creating quality, time-sensitive shopping tours.
- The importance of knowing who not to talk to as you’re shopping.
- Catherine’s top choices for jewelry shopping in Istanbul.
Additional resources:
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Manage episode 240096751 series 2422620
In the summer of 2010, they moved to Istanbul’s Old City to launch a workshop to support local unsung artisans: women who still weave, knit and crochet in the traditions of timeless Turkish handcraft. Their workshops give traveling women a chance to meet Turkish women through classes and craft tours they host.
Catherine also offers customized shopping excursions throughout Istanbul with local vendors. Prior to moving to Istanbul, Catherine was a clothing and interior designer in California, with work stints in major design centers around the world.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
- The emergence of Turkish designers and how they come to fame.
- The reality of life in Turkey and visiting the country versus the media’s portrayal.
- Catherine’s strategy for creating quality, time-sensitive shopping tours.
- The importance of knowing who not to talk to as you’re shopping.
- Catherine’s top choices for jewelry shopping in Istanbul.
Additional resources:
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