Handicrafts & Design
The fair's main axis: master artisans and designers in 12 branches, from coppersmithing to mother-of-pearl inlay, from carpets to çini tiles.
Fairground
Dr. Mimar Kadir Topbaş Show and Art Center — at the heart of Istanbul, in Yenikapı.
The Venue
The fair is held at the Dr. Mimar Kadir Topbaş Show and Art Center in Yenikapı, one of Istanbul's most accessible locations. Sitting at the junction of Marmaray, metro and sea transport, the venue is easy to reach for local and international visitors.
Two Axes, One Fair
CRAFTİSTANBUL 2026 is organized along two main axes: about 80% of the fairground is dedicated to Handicrafts & Design and 20% to Tadım İstanbul, held for the first time this year.
Tadım İstanbul NEW
First time this year: geographical-indication products, regional flavours, tasting areas and Women's Initiatives & Cooperatives.
Address
Dr. Mimar Kadir Topbaş Show and Art Center
Aksaray Mahallesi, Kennedy Caddesi No 11/1, Yenikapı Etkinlik Alanı, Fatih — İstanbul