Sling a piece of Istanbul’s history over your shoulder with an Istanbul Dresses handbag, available in a range of styles and designs. Each features a collage of vintage memorabilia, including images of stamps, identity cards, old buildings and distinctive Istanbul landmarks or scenes. This popular piece in the collection features a dramatic shot of the iconic Galata Tower against an antique city map –few images could be more representative of the city’s glorious past. The bags are available at several venues around the city.

Istanbul Dresses bag, 125 TL

Istanbul Modern, Meclis-i Mebusan Caddesi, Liman İşletmeleri Sahası, Antrepo 4, Karaköy, +90 (0)212 334 7300