Handicraft shops in Northern or southern Cyprus

jenny278


Joined: 10/05/2010
Posts: 79

Message Posted:
28/10/2010 20:53

do's anyone know of a good craft shop that sells good quality beads, I can find plenty that sell cheap versions but the sizes are irregular, I need them to be uniform otherwise it throws out the pattern. Failing that has anyone tried having craft supplies shipped to NC either from the u/k or America. thanks

jenny278


Joined: 10/05/2010
Posts: 79

Message Posted:
29/10/2010 16:47

I am surprised there are no crafters out there, I believe Instanbul has an area that has lots of bead shops, has anyone any idea where, thanks.



whoops please excuse the spelling error in my last message finger control probs, I didn't realis until I had sent it.

cyprusbreeze


Joined: 20/08/2009
Posts: 91

Message Posted:
29/10/2010 17:11

I used to make jewellery and now make greeting cards. You can order semi precious stones from the US very successful together with all the other quality bits you need ie: silver. If you order from the UK ask them to send it 'International signed for' - I have ordered alot and never lost anything using this process

Lauvaine


Joined: 20/09/2010
Posts: 78

Message Posted:
29/10/2010 17:33

The area of Istanbul that has lots of bead shops is called Eminonu.The last time I went there was about 5 years ago. At that time there were lots of bead shops in one street and the prices were very good. Eminonu is a warren of back streets and this street isn't particularly easy to find so you would have to ask someone to help you. Good luck.

jenny278


Joined: 10/05/2010
Posts: 79

Message Posted:
30/10/2010 00:37

thank you so much for your help, much appreciated, Jen