Karaköy–Galata

The Karaköy–Galata edition of the Field Companion series. A boxed set designed to help you explore—at your own pace—the urban fabric stretching from the waterfront to the hills, the cultural layers formed by the juxtaposition of old and new, and the transitions between neighborhoods. A customizable archive of your visits.

Product Details & Usage

• 10 postcards featuring selected details of Karaköy–Galata
• A sticker set that matches the postcards exactly
• A double-sided map to accompany your Karaköy–Galata experience
• A sticker set for personalizing the stops on the map
• A "paper oracle" that presents key information about Karaköy–Galata in a gamified format
• A special box reflecting the visual identity of Karaköy–Galata

Plan your exploration route on the map, select your postcards, and visualize your progress using the sticker sets. Gain a fresh perspective on the interplay between contemporary structures, historic facades, and diverse places of worship through the bite-sized insights revealed by the Paper Oracle. Collect all the pieces—along with your notes and sketches—inside the box.

 

Material & Production

The postcards, map, and paper oracle were printed on sturdy paper surfaces suitable for writing, marking, and long-term preservation, while the custom-designed box was printed on 300-gram American Bristol board. Produced in Istanbul following an extensive prototyping process, the product is both patented and design-registered.

Small Declarations designs product-based experiences that forge connections between people, places, and everyday moments. Through its souvenirs and discovery sets, the brand explores the relationship formed with visited locations—drawing upon observation, personal records, and memories.

It is usually delivered to the cargo courier within 1-3 business days. Orders placed after 16:00 will be shipped the next day.

Delivery time may be longer for products that can be produced after order, such as furniture. For urgent orders, you can get information by contacting us via Instagram before ordering.

If you notice any crushing or damage to your cargo package, we kindly ask you to take a photo/video and share it with us before opening the package. This step is of great importance in terms of detecting any damage that may occur during transportation and managing the process smoothly with the cargo company.