Fine woven silver jewellery, a Trabzon speciality; ask about the silver content and weight.
Sürmene knives
Handmade knives from Sürmene; pack them in checked luggage.
Hazelnuts & tea
Freshly roasted Black Sea hazelnuts and Rize tea, both easy to carry.
Vakfıkebir bread & yayla butter
Big wood-fired loaves and highland butter that travel well for a short trip home.
Ask who made a piece and where. Check materials and shipping. Bargain politely only where invited; respect fixed prices in boutiques and artisan shops. Prices are usually fixed in the bazaar for food; gentle bargaining is fine for silver and larger pieces.