Where to buy duvets etc;

mitsi


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 345

Message Posted:
05/11/2008 18:47

I need a duvet and pillows but have no idea where to shop here for them. Cannot get them from Uk yet and need them asap for guests. Is there anywhere in Lefkosa or do I need to go south?

bigears


Joined: 14/03/2008
Posts: 62

Message Posted:
05/11/2008 19:17

mermaid fabrics... not sure on price though. or The curatin shop thats her son. Or go south..... sue

come_on_aylin


Joined: 14/06/2008
Posts: 908

Message Posted:
05/11/2008 19:24

Ikea's probably the cheapest and has the most variety. I bought one from Mermaid a couple of years ago which they had imported from UK, price wasn't too bad for over here.

cyprusgaz



Joined: 25/08/2008
Posts: 79

Message Posted:
05/11/2008 19:24

Mermaid or Fiskos (next to Astro in Girne) both good and at the right price.

ilovemydogs



Joined: 20/04/2008
Posts: 514

Message Posted:
05/11/2008 19:46

got ours from stylewise on the main froad from kyrenia to arapkoy. i must say i was very impressed with the quality and price. we were a bit dubious as to quality when we ordered them without seeing them , but they are feather and the pillows very thick . we also got towels from them . i would recommend them to anyone.

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
05/11/2008 19:53

I hate feather ones... the pointy ends keep appearing from within the pillow ticking and pricking you... ouch!



Plus hypo-allergenic polyester filled ones can be washed in the machine and dry again within the day here... feather ones have a habit of the filling ending up in a soggy mess at one end of the pillow or duvet and are hopeless...



You really don't need the high tog duvets here even in the dead of winter it is not as cold as the UK.....



Even if you are a soft southern b*stard... ;¬)

gillken


Joined: 25/05/2008
Posts: 521

Message Posted:
06/11/2008 00:01

hi grouchy bear can you feel peas to?

Rogerdodger


Joined: 24/04/2008
Posts: 271

Message Posted:
06/11/2008 07:56

Mitsi,



Got ours from TORROS in Girne, good quality, good prices

jacktheladett


Joined: 01/07/2008
Posts: 528

Message Posted:
06/11/2008 08:00

Nearly all the curtain shops sell them + Toros upstairs. Unfortunately Stylewise has closed.

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
06/11/2008 08:59

Gill stopped eating peas in bed, oh literally weeks ago now....



I've never seen the fascination with having feather stuffed pillows... I have a goose down skiing jacket... it weighs a ton and even that gives me the odd jab!

Usually when I'm fully kitted up and at the top of the mountain... not a good time to get undressed and remove the offending feather...

Skogsy


Joined: 15/05/2008
Posts: 339

Message Posted:
06/11/2008 09:13

Imagine how a duck feels. No wonder they spend a lot of time sitting still.

And the racket they make whilst flying. Down to the feathers I suppose.

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
06/11/2008 10:49

hi mitsi , got all ours from toros in lefkosa

regards , simbas

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
06/11/2008 10:54

Duvets are definitely over-priced here... make sure you get standard sizes for the duvet covers you have as they seem to go in for some odd sizes... good hypo-allergenic pillows can be brought in Astro and they are cheap enough.

maggymay


Joined: 04/05/2008
Posts: 701

Message Posted:
06/11/2008 11:13

Hi Mitsi

I have a brand new vacuum sealed fogarty naturally light luxury 7.5 tog single bed set with duck feather filling consists of 1 pillow 1 quilt and 1 mattress topper 70ytl. I also have 2 brand new light blue bed sets consisting of 1 single duvet cover and 1 pillow case 30ytl each set and also 2 brand new packs of quilted pillow protectors containing 2 in each pack 15ytl each pack. If you are interested my number is 05338350702.

david161


Joined: 25/09/2008
Posts: 34

Message Posted:
06/11/2008 16:58

Got ours from Citrus interiors opposite the Passport restaurant. Sorry cant remeber how much we paid .

mitsi


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 345

Message Posted:
06/11/2008 22:04

Thanks everyone. Been to Fiskos and Toros today. Not too bad prices but may visit Ikea although we thought you were not permitted to bring large items back from south. Don't do duck down/feathers etc for several reasons but again thanks to you all for your advice.

cyprusishome


Joined: 31/03/2007
Posts: 2381

Message Posted:
06/11/2008 22:46

It is not the size that matters it is the quantitiy!!!!!!!!



Can anyone advise as to if the governement finally increased to 260tl the value brought back?



The law was if value was over 130tl there would be duty to pay. However recently they have been undecided to increase to 260tl.

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
06/11/2008 23:22

mitsi .

What were the prices of the king size duvet quilts from Toros , please ?

mitsi


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 345

Message Posted:
07/11/2008 17:46

pipie, fiskos prices were £26 single, £31 double and i think £45 for king but sorry wasn't looking at King cos bed is double. Pillows were 15 ytl and much the same prices at Toros. However forgot to check tog rate so will return to ask as want 10.5 at least.