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Inspiration Wednesday | My Dream

– WORDS OF WISDOM – ‘I dream my painting and then I paint my dream.’ –  Vincent Van Gogh – EXPLORE – Inspiring collections from curators and creators living in Turkey.  – COLOR PALETTE – ‘Color! What a deep and mysterious language, the language of dreams.’ – Paul Gauguin

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Meet the Maker | TheFAD.co

– MEET THE MAKER | THEFAD.CO – Gülsün & Ali Öner, founded TheFAD.co with the simple idea that art should be accessible and functional. Their mission was to download fractal art from the gallery wall and make it tangible, wearable and portable. With these guiding principles, TheFAD.co collection includes men’s pocket […]

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Meet the Maker | Ali Öner

– MEET THE MAKER | ALI ÖNER – Artist and Chemical Engineer Ali Öner spent his early artistic endeavors in the medium of oil painting and mixed materials. In the late nineties, with the evolution of technology, Ali was able to combine his passions for science and art. The canvas […]

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Designed and Made in Turkey | Autumn

– Designed and Made in Turkey | Autumn 2016 – – HOME DECOR – Our curated collection of one-of-kind home furnishings. NEW ARRIVALS   – KITCHEN + DINING – Entertaining with Turkish style and hospitality. NEW ARRIVALS   – HOME TEXTILES – Hand-crafted and stylish home textiles. NEW ARRIVALS – […]

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Meet the Maker | Bakir Istanbul

Idil Yavaş, the founder and creative driver behind Bakır İstanbul, refined her creative drive and business acumen while working for Williams-Sonoma Inc. With the warmth of copper as her inspiration, she followed her entrepreneurial spirit and founded Bakır İstanbul. The hand-crafted treasures at Bakır İstanbul are the manifestation of Idil’s […]

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The Visual Language of Turkish Kilims

Turkish carpets and kilims not only reflect the place where they were made, they reflect the hopes, dreams and aspirations of the makers. Like the colors in Turkish kilims, the motifs tell a vivid story. They often represent the desire for happiness, security and family. While curating our most recent collection […]

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Meet the Maker | Iznik Pottery Art

Aydın Savukduran, the founder of Iznik Pottery Art, started working in the world famous Grand Bazaar as a child. To earn extra money for his family, he would take odd jobs from the local shop owners. While not working, Aydın would admire the delicate blue and white hand-painted Iznik ceramics. […]

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Meet the Maker | Ernemet

Ernemet, a family owned and operated business, was established in 1960. With customers that include some of the world’s finest designers and collectors, Ernemet’s most well-known clients include American retailer Pottery Barn, Soho House Hotels as well as the Rockefeller Family. Ernemet, located in the shadow of the historic Blue […]