Recently, The New York Times’ style magazine featured kutnu and described it as a textile experiencing a revival. Several brands across the Middle East are working with it today, and for good reason.
Kutnu originates from 17th century Syria, where it was woven and used in Ottoman palaces. Over time, production moved to what is now Türkiye, where the craft still exists today.
For us, what makes it special is that today it is our Syrian artisans in Istanbul and Kilis who sew every single one of our products.
How we work with kutnu
We collaborate with a family workshop in Gaziantep, one of the oldest producers of kutnu. This is where we select the fabrics and patterns.
Once selected, the textiles are sent to Istanbul and Kilis, where our partners sew the products. Over time, we have created cushion covers, ornaments, pouches and scrunchies in kutnu.
We also use what’s left
There are always leftover pieces after production. We use them to make small jewelry pouches, which we send our jewelry in. This allows us to avoid plastic packaging and make better use of the material.
At the same time, it creates more working hours for the women we collaborate with.
Why we keep coming back to kutnu
Kutnu is one of the materials we continue to return to. For us, it represents a way of working that makes sense: building on existing craftsmanship, working closely with artisans, and creating products that reflect the Middle East as we know it.
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We also use what’s left
