merhaba,
ben melis
mother tongue
is a journey home
It is a desire to share the vibrant stories of Turkiye through a creative lens.
Turkiye is home to countless artisans — some embody their artist persona, some practice their craft without even thinking about it… Both evenly contribute to a creative identity that’s rich and complex.
Our mission is to promote a better understanding of this impressive heritage; past, present and future. And we do this through bringing together unique pieces by Turkiye’s traditional masters, contemporary artists and everyone in between.
our missions
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No one needs to know about art to connect with it. But if you did want to find out more about the pieces in our collection, or the cultures behind them, our research is always available to you.
We share so we learn (and unlearn) together, because we know we can’t make a difference alone.
You can access our research via any platform on which we create content.
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When we think of Sustainability most of us think of quality. While that’s important, it’s not just the quality of a piece that extends its life. It is the connection we build with it.
Handmade means you can see a person in the stitching and speculate about their story. And with every use, you become the continuation of its story. And in the end, it tells a story about you.
We curate our collection with this in mind - hoping to connect you with objects that you will want as companions.
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No doubt we sell unique, beautiful objects. But we do more than that. We shine a light on the incredible talent and culture of Turkiye.
Our mission is not just to celebrate, but to honour the cultures and treasures which we represent.
That’s why we’re a research based organisation - because without context it’s just a pretty object.