Sitting at the crossroads of East and West, Istanbul has been a destination for its markets and treasures for centuries. Whether you are looking for gorgeous carpets, textiles, linen, leather goods, furs, jewelry or fashion, the city will tempt you with endless choices. However, as Europe’s largest city, Istanbul doesn’t just spread over to Asia, it covers more than 5,300 square kilometers—this means a shopping strategy is required. I recommend approaching it by neighborhood or by sought after p...