18/10/2024
A project born from the heart of Turkish tradition, selected by the Turkish Design Council ( ) from a sea of other proposals from all over of Europe. In 2022, we found ourselves in Istanbul, collaborating with master craftsmen, and later showcasing our work at the ‘Beyond Crafts’ exhibition. Fast forward to 2023, and we’re at the Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven, Netherlands.
Enter ‘Soft Body’—a deep dive into the world of the yorğan, the traditional Turkish quilt. These quilts, crafted by men, are more than just fabric; they’re woven into the very fabric of life’s milestones—birth, marriage, death. The word ‘yorğan’ itself means ‘to wrap up,’ a nod to its role in embracing life’s moments.
But what if we dared to reimagine it? Could a quilt transcend its two-dimensional form? Could it become fluid, versatile, a chameleon of sorts? These questions led us on a journey of exploration, challenging the quilt’s conventional role. We transformed it into a three-dimensional marvel—a seating cover, a fashion statement, a car cover, even a room divider.
‘Soft Body’ breaks free from tradition, inviting new interpretations and meanings —finding inspiration in the unexpected, allowing projects to evolve naturally.
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