What can my father bring me from Istanbul?

Jazhara7 · 10-01-2005, 02:35 PM

My father is currently on a business trip to Istanbul, and he asked me what he should bring home for me and my mother. The problem is, we really don't know enough about Turkey and Istanbul (except for Geography and stuff), to know what we could choose.

My father said that he saw Hookahs (No one in my family smokes, even in my extended family few people smoke. And it doesn't really fit our house's decoration), we don't really have a use for a chador (the black full body veil), and turkish sweets (which is the only thing we could think of right away) are something we don't really like because we know they are very sweet(My mother and me, and actually most of my family does not like things that are so terribly sweet).

So now I am asking you: What should he bring back from Istanbul?

Please suggest.

It would be perfect if I could find something by tomorrow (Monday is okay too, although it would be a bit of a rush for my father).

Thank you all in advance!

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***tabacco*** · 10-01-2005, 02:44 PM

Regional foods are always fun

(Preferably in packaged form, or it gets kinda messy on the flight home

)

Maquisard · 10-01-2005, 02:57 PM

Well, in Serbia we drink a lot of Turkish coffee. He should bring you some authentic finely grained Turkish coffee.

SoccerDude28 · 10-01-2005, 03:01 PM

You can always ask for a fez

10-01-2005, 03:04 PM

Yeah, I'd go with a fez.

Erwin_Br · 10-01-2005, 03:08 PM

I thought those are Moroccan?

--Erwin

10-01-2005, 03:09 PM

Aren't they multiple nationalities?

saucyminx · 10-01-2005, 03:13 PM

I've heard that Turkey is quite famouse with their cloth designing (i.e: carpet, kaftan, weavings, scarves...) you get the idea. Why not get a traditional dress or something like that? Everytime my dad visited a foreign country, he always brought me their traditional clothes (ie. when he went to Japan he bought me a kimono) and so on. I mean, I always find other people's tradition and heritage an interesting thing.

Maquisard · 10-01-2005, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mira

Everytime my dad visited a foreign country, he always brought me their traditional clothes (ie. when he went to Japan he bought me a kimono) and so on.

Well of course, Kimonos actually come from Greece. Because, in Greek, Himono means winter, and when it's cold, you wear a Kimono.

*Melanie68* · 10-01-2005, 03:58 PM

In addition to some traditional dress or instead of (your choice) have him find some beautiful fabric that you can have something made from.

SCRUGAtes13 · 10-01-2005, 04:11 PM

ask him to bring you back some turkish pizza...

*giggles, but tries to conceal it*

..i think it's called Latmanchun or something..

*hehehe*

...tell them to add some secret sauce..

*HAHAJHAHARRHAHAHA!!!!*

DustCropper · 10-01-2005, 04:31 PM

Have him get you a "My dad went all the way to Turkey and all he got me was this bloody t-shirt" shirt.

SoccerDude28 · 10-01-2005, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erwin_Br

I thought those are Moroccan?

--Erwin

I think the Moroccans got them from the Ottomans if I'm not mistaken. At least Lebanon got them from the Ottoman empire.

EDIT: After checking Wikipedia
you are right, the original fez was from Morocco, although it looked different than the turkish fez that was adopted later in the Ottoman empire.

Sage · 10-01-2005, 06:43 PM

Mahmoul (sp?) is just barely similar to pie and isn't too sweet at all, but I don't think it's Turkish so much as pan-Middle-Eastern.
I've seen some very nice leatherwear come out of Turkey, including a knitted leather sweater (it looked better than it sounds), so maybe something along those lines?

ScottMate

Intrepid Homoludens · 10-01-2005, 06:58 PM

My brother-in-law is originally from Istanbul, and he and my sister and their kids go there to visit his family every 2 years. Though it's not really palatable to my taste buds, you might wanna ask your dad to pick up some turkish delights. Also worth getting are the colourful kilim pillowcases and rugs that are made my hand.

Maquisard · 10-02-2005, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mares

Well of course, Kimonos actually come from Greece. Because, in Greek, Himono means winter, and when it's cold, you wear a Kimono.

Hey, it's a "My big fat Greek wedding" quote! No? I'm getting nothing here...

Crunchy in milk · 10-02-2005, 01:03 AM

Traditional turkish sweets aren't nearly as sweet as what passes for turkish confection in commercial stores. It goes without saying they taste better.

How about a mosaic, or a mirror with mosaic decorative surrounds.

Intrepid Homoludens · 10-02-2005, 01:35 AM

Yep, that's right. They're not as grossly sweet as what you find in commercial stores.

Stroggy · 10-02-2005, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCRUGAtes13

..i think it's called Latmanchun or something..

It's called Lamachoun.

Things to buy in Istanbul, hmmm....
10 legions of sadaukar terrortroops?

Crunchy in milk · 10-02-2005, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stroggy

sadaukar terrortroops?

?? Is he going to Salusa Secundus?

10-01-2005, 02:35 PM	#1
Jazhara7 Ale! And keep 'em coming! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Beyond the Pattern of Reality...or Germany Posts: 8,527	What can my father bring me from Istanbul? My father is currently on a business trip to Istanbul, and he asked me what he should bring home for me and my mother. The problem is, we really don't know enough about Turkey and Istanbul (except for Geography and stuff), to know what we could choose. My father said that he saw Hookahs (No one in my family smokes, even in my extended family few people smoke. And it doesn't really fit our house's decoration), we don't really have a use for a chador (the black full body veil), and turkish sweets (which is the only thing we could think of right away) are something we don't really like because we know they are very sweet(My mother and me, and actually most of my family does not like things that are so terribly sweet). So now I am asking you: What should he bring back from Istanbul? Please suggest. It would be perfect if I could find something by tomorrow (Monday is okay too, although it would be a bit of a rush for my father). Thank you all in advance! - Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ - "esc(x) cot(x) dx = -csc(x)!" Dennis added, and the wizard's robe caught on fire. "Gosh," Dennis said, "and some people say higher math isn't relevant." >>>Inventor of the Mail order-Assassin<<< And This...is a Black Hole - BYE!

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saucyminx Schoolgirl From Hell Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,930	I've heard that Turkey is quite famouse with their cloth designing (i.e: carpet, kaftan, weavings, scarves...) you get the idea. Why not get a traditional dress or something like that? Everytime my dad visited a foreign country, he always brought me their traditional clothes (ie. when he went to Japan he bought me a kimono) and so on. I mean, I always find other people's tradition and heritage an interesting thing. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "My life is my longest journey I wish to fulfill with my dreams..." "Or is it I who has penetrated you?"

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Melanie68 Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,907	In addition to some traditional dress or instead of (your choice) have him find some beautiful fabric that you can have something made from. Share Share this post on Twitter

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SCRUGAtes13 Party On Dudes Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: West Sussex, England Posts: 1,290	ask him to bring you back some turkish pizza... giggles, but tries to conceal it ..i think it's called Latmanchun or something.. hehehe ...tell them to add some secret sauce.. HAHAJHAHARRHAHAHA!!!! Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ (zombies) ATE MY NEIGHBORS! www.myspace.com/rabhiphop

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DustCropper Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,117	Have him get you a "My dad went all the way to Turkey and all he got me was this bloody t-shirt" shirt. Share Share this post on Twitter

10-01-2005, 06:43 PM	#14
Sage Bad Influence Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Birmingham, Alabama USA Posts: 5,547	Mahmoul (sp?) is just barely similar to pie and isn't too sweet at all, but I don't think it's Turkish so much as pan-Middle-Eastern. I've seen some very nice leatherwear come out of Turkey, including a knitted leather sweater (it looked better than it sounds), so maybe something along those lines? ScottMate Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Ignorance is bliss, denial is divine, and willful ignorance is a religious experience. Share the love. <3

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Intrepid Homoludens merely human Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 22,309	My brother-in-law is originally from Istanbul, and he and my sister and their kids go there to visit his family every 2 years. Though it's not really palatable to my taste buds, you might wanna ask your dad to pick up some turkish delights. Also worth getting are the colourful kilim pillowcases and rugs that are made my hand. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ platform: laptop, iPhone 3Gs \| gaming: x360, PS3, psp, iPhone, wii \| blog: a space alien \| book: the moral landscape: how science can determine human values by sam harris \| games: l.a.noire, portal 2, brink, dragon age 2, heavy rain \| sites: NPR, skeptoid, gaygamer \| music: ray lamontagne, adele, washed out, james blake \| twitter: a_space_alien

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Crunchy in milk delusions of adequacy Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,403	Traditional turkish sweets aren't nearly as sweet as what passes for turkish confection in commercial stores. It goes without saying they taste better. How about a mosaic, or a mirror with mosaic decorative surrounds. Share Share this post on Twitter

10-02-2005, 01:35 AM	#18
Intrepid Homoludens merely human Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 22,309	Yep, that's right. They're not as grossly sweet as what you find in commercial stores. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ platform: laptop, iPhone 3Gs \| gaming: x360, PS3, psp, iPhone, wii \| blog: a space alien \| book: the moral landscape: how science can determine human values by sam harris \| games: l.a.noire, portal 2, brink, dragon age 2, heavy rain \| sites: NPR, skeptoid, gaygamer \| music: ray lamontagne, adele, washed out, james blake \| twitter: a_space_alien

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