SHOPPING IN CAPPADOCIA
02.12.2020
Cappadocia
Cappadocia, with its wildlandscapes and strange rock formations, is an unbelievable region of Turkey,and the goods it produces are unique and special.
Wine
Cappadocia is one ofTurkey’s leading wine production regions. Four of the major wineries in the areaare Turasan, Kocabağ, Kapadokya, and Şenol, and they often use Öküzgözü orlocally-grown Emir grapes.
Pottery
The main potteryvillage in the Cappadocia region is Avanos, where many of the pottery makersare clustered. The history of pottery in the region stretches back to 2000 BC,and many of the local pottery shops are family-owned.
Ceramics
Alongside itspottery, Avanos is also known for locally-produced ceramics. The climate of theregion makes it particularly suited for creating ceramic works.
Onyx stone
Jewelry made withonyx stone is a popular souvenir to buy in Cappadocia. The region is home tohigh-quality onyx mines, making the stone accessible and widespread.