Turkish handmade gifts from Izmir
Smyrna is the old name of Izmir, on Turkey's Aegean coast. Everything we sell is crocheted, knitted or embroidered by hand there.
For a gift with a little Turkey in it, put a nazar (the blue evil eye that keeps bad luck away), a Turkish coffee cup, a tulip-shaped tea glass or a pomegranate on an embroidered tee.
A personalised gift: embroidered tees
Pick a tiny symbol or their initials and place it on a tee. One tee, or a matching set of up to five. Each one is embroidered by hand.
Mohair polo cardigan
$160 · made to order
Men's mohair shawl cardigan
$200 · made to order
White chunky knit cardigan
$160 · made to order
Shawl collar crochet cardigan
$170 · made to order
Beige mohair cardigan
$160 · made to order
Hooded chunky knit cardigan
$205 · made to order
Men's brown crochet cardigan
$195 · made to order
Men's V-neck knit cardigan
$170 · made to order
Cable-knit mohair turtleneck
$210 · made to order
Mohair turtleneck sweater
$205 · made to order
Pastel granny square cardigan
$170 · made to order
Chunky cable knit cardigan
$205 · made to order
What buyers say
4.9 out of 5 from 401 reviews and 1,160 sales on Etsy since 2021. Read all reviews
“This is the 3rd crochet piece I bought from Smyrna and I'm always impressed by the quality and the design of their clothes.”
“Sent it to my friend and he said he likes it. “It's so warm and smells so good”, he said.”
“Fits as described, made well, and they even sent a note and small gift!”
Questions
What does the evil eye mean?
The nazar is a blue glass eye that people in Turkey hang in homes and cars or wear to keep away bad luck from envious looks. It is a common gift for a new home, a new baby or a new start.
Can I send it straight to the person?
Yes. Put their name and address as the shipping address on the checkout. Shipping is free to most countries.
Can I add a gift message?
Yes. Write it in the notes box at checkout and we put it in the parcel. Buyers often mention the handwritten note that comes with their piece.
When should I order for Christmas?
Every piece is made after you order and ships within seven business days. Delivery takes about 10 days to the US and 5 to Europe, so order by 5 December for the US and 10 December for Europe.
What if the size is wrong?
Standard sizes can be returned within 30 days, unworn. Not sure of their size? Pick the size they usually wear and check the size guide, or choose Custom and send their measurements.
How do I pay?
By card, Apple Pay or Google Pay on a secure Stripe checkout. The checkout shows AnalystAI, Inc., the company that runs Smyrna Collective's online shop.
Not sure what to choose? Tell Selda who it is for on WhatsApp and she will suggest something.