BİZİM ATELYE

We believe that a truly luxury product should be created in a safe, ethical, loving and sustainable environment. 

 

Every kelagayi scarf is handmade in our atelier by local artisans of Azerbaijan. 

EMPOWERING WOMEN AND SUPPORTING A NEW GENERATION OF FEMALE ARTISANS

The well being of our artisans is at the core of our mission.

We take pride in providing training programs, comfortable and safe work conditions for our artisans. Our artisans go through a rigorous training program and those who develop a passion for the craft stay on to join our team and build their artistic skills, helping us bring to life a craft that has been enlisted in the World's Intangible heritage by UNESCO.

unesco heritage 

Who Made Your Scarf?

We created our atelier with the mission to preserve the art and craft of kelagayi and improve the economic well-being of local women. Our team value creativity, beauty, passion, discipline, love and hard work.  

 
artisan Saida

SAIDA

Saida is our first artisan and technical manager in our atelier.

She has helped us with the recruitment process a lot.

A creative soul at heart, making kelagayis gives her creative fulllfilment. 

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GULNAR

Gulnar took the risk and joined our company as one of the first artisans. She never stops dreaming and making a wish. 

Although Gulnar is already an experienced artisans, she values the craft of handmade goods, because she truly understand how difficult her work is.

This is Gulnar's first job and she considers herself lucky to be part of this team.

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Gunay artisan

GUNAY

Gunay is proud of the work that she does.

Continuing a craft that has an ancient history and supportive

colleagues give Gunay a sense of comfort and confidence in work and life.

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gulnara-artisan

GULNARA

 

SUSTAINABLE SLOW FASHION 

We try to not damage the natural habitat and environment of the village. We recycle our wax and use non-toxic dyes.For dye information click here: https://www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/index.html

We use 100% natural silk, sourced locally and globally for the highest quality.

HELP US BUILD A SUSTAINABLE WORK ENVIRONMENT.

Creating and maintaining an atelier for handmade products is a challenging and costly process. Support us by purchasing a beautiful kelagayi scarf.