- CollegeCentral Saint Martins
- CourseBA (Hons) Textile Design
- Graduation year2022
Psychedelic Anatolia is a manifestation of the Turkish culture and craft, a story that I am telling through my knits. My collection revolves around a character I’ve created to reconnect with my cultural heritage. She is an Anatolian nomadic woman - hard-working, self-sufficient, resourceful, driven, creative. However, there’s a twist - she is also a Turkish Psychedelic Rock Star.
To translate the handcraft of Anatolia I have used hand-making techniques as well as collaborated with Turkish artisans to truly reflect the feel of Anatolian craft. My research is primarily pattern based: Anatolian kilim motifs and floral patterns joined with illusive psychedelic prints.
Each garment is designed to be layered - sustaining both the utilitarian needs of the nomad as well as the provocative, rebellious nature of a rockstar. For instance, woollen felted knits protect the nomad from the extremities of weather in the mountains during the day and are layered with overly accessorised tops below for the stage at night.
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Psychedelic Anatolia
Psychedelic Anatolia is a manifestation of the Turkish culture and craft, a story that I am telling through my knits. My collection revolves around a character I’ve created to reconnect with my cultural heritage. She is an Anatolian nomadic woman - hard-working, self-sufficien...
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