The rise of craftsmanship is one of the interior trends that has established a firm place in recent years. Unique, personal designs with a story now transcend individual decorating styles, gaining a stronger presence every day. We have explored a selection of handmade design brands for you. Discover the details below.
Materials and designs with a story, offering a sustainable, conscious and enjoyable alternative to mass production, are the focus of this article. We have planned a journey through handmade boutique design with different Turkish brands. Shall we discover pieces born from distinctive design perspectives, ranging from accessories to furniture?
Offering products to accompany the memorable moments that take shape around the table, Ley Atelier creates handmade pieces for effortless, welcoming interiors. Bowls, napkin rings, candles, candlesticks, plates, home fragrances and cushions form part of its collection. Its modern pieces include combinations of dark wood and silver materials, one of this year’s trending looks. You can also find table linens and alternative serving and tableware pieces in natural colours and textures, all designed to complete a sophisticated, elegant style. Shop the collection at the brand’s boutique in Erenköy or on its website.
Instagram: @leyatelier
An Istanbul-based contemporary design studio, HOMA creates pieces using hand-blown glass, glass fusing and mirroring techniques. Its collection comprises unique designs, from mirrors and lighting to accessories and occasional furniture for living spaces. The studio’s vision is to elevate functional pieces to the status of artworks. Original, abstract and organic designs, full of unexpected reflections, appear in more than 50 products made using techniques drawn from different disciplines. Created by interior architect Tuğba Koç, the designs take their inspiration from art.
Instagram: @homa.art
Bringing timeless lines together with the light of contemporary art, Maiizen produces minimalist, innovative lighting. Also a design office, the brand combines the calming, reassuring character of blue with the balance of Zen, a perspective reflected in its name. Each handmade design, using wood, glass, ceramic and other sustainable materials, emerges from a different story. Every colourful, dynamic light is made with a unique, personal approach.
Instagram: @maiizen
Felekşan Onar brings a colourful, dynamic perspective to design. The rarity of handmade boutique glass pieces makes her work all the more valuable. With collections built around different stories, Fy-shan Glass Studio takes us on varied journeys, recalling a joy reminiscent of childhood. Lighting, accessories, bowls and vases are among its offerings. The brand brings contemporary glass art into living spaces through unique pieces made using blowing, casting and fusing techniques.
Instagram: @fyshanglasstudio
3rd Culture believes in the strength of cultural diversity. It creates products accordingly, bringing textures from different cultures together in a colourful whole. With a motto of taking inspiration from the world and creating in Istanbul, it offers a vibrant range spanning furniture, lighting, home textiles and travel photography. Alongside its global outlook, it produces and develops its work with local craftspeople and workshops in Istanbul. The result is a collection of unexpected, handmade designs that bring something distinctive to your décor, away from mass production.
Instagram: @_3rdculture
Co-founded by Kerem Ariş and Merve Arnas, Uniqka is one of the distinctive Turkish brands that hold craftsmanship in high regard. It has a particular focus on leather, demonstrating the material’s functional uses and its ability to adapt successfully to almost any corner of an interior. By working with different designers, the brand broadens its own horizons and offers many award-winning products. Above all, it follows a sustainable approach.
Instagram: @uniqka
