Collections

Intrigued by the rich vegetation of Azerbaijan, Menzer was inspired to experiment with purple basil, plum cherries, pomegranates and quince - unusual fruits that are a speciality of the Absheron region. 

Drawing memories from her grandfather’s garden, where he grew his own fruits, vegetables and flowers for pleasure, Menzer reminds us of the richness found in fruits for color, shape, taste and nutrients.

Word from the designer:

“My grandfather would proudly speak of his ‘natural’ and free from pesticides harvest, when the concept of organic crops was not even on the radar. We had grape vines growing vertically over our heads forming beautiful walls and arcades in our summer house - located by the coast where we now host our atelier.

Together with my cousins and brother we would pick pears off of trees and shake the, ‘tut' tree onto a white sheet to collect its berries. Leftover fruits were turned into homemade jams by my grandmother.

Drawing from these fond memories of bright colors and shiny fruits in red, green and yellow, I focused on intricate line properties of each fruit and leaf, placing them in various corners of the silk scarf panels.

The fine metal and wood work on our made-to-order stamps required that our artisans hone their skills to manage the complexity of each illustration, to preserve the fragility of each element.

Some scarves have been dipped into several individual color baths, consuming four days for the production of one scarf.”

This collection has been inspired by beautiful patterns on Guba carpets dating from 1850 in Azerbaijan. Carpets were coded symbols that serve as a direct window from history’s memory into the future.

The reflections of a certain historical geographical religious and philosophical way of thinking characteristic of that period is seen on carpets through symbols and extraordinary color. Carpet designs have been selected and carved out of wood and manually transferred onto silk and dyed using natural dyes for this collection of handmade kelagayis.

Inspired by summer vacations by the Caspian sea in the late 80s this collection of handmade scarves utilizes colors that go well with swimwear. Reminiscing childhood memories during the USSR, the designer tried to translate her emotions of that time period into this collection. Referencing nautical prints and old family photographs with her father’s Volga, her mothers fashion accessories and picnicking on the beach this collection is intended to be fun and light. Round shapes, large patterns and repetition have been used to create dynamic and bold prints.

Word from the designer: 
“We always focus on our ancient heritage and this time I wanted to look at our recent history and not forget that we were part of the USSR because it adds a curious twist to our identity. I am also interested in transformations. Traditionally kelagayis are designed using ethnic prints and designs that have been reproduced for centuries. In the last collection we used carpet motifs and took one step forward in modernizing them. The caviar and fish prints this season are intended to bring in humor and something fun. I remember the days when caviar was served in a glass jar and was fed to us as a source of vitamin with bread and butter for breakfast. Large polka dots, red colors and stripes have a retro feeling to me and remind me of my mother’s closet when I was a kid. Everything looked large and colorful as a child so I tried to recreate that feeling of exaggeration in this collection.”

Purple is the official color of International Women’s Day, founded more than a century ago after some 15,000 women marched in New York City to demand better working conditions and voting rights. The current iteration of the day is intended to celebrate women’s social, economic, and political achievements and to call for gender equality.

Discover a collection of handmade silk scarves celebrating International Women's Day. 

This collection is inspired by the beauty of love and the joy that preparation for a wedding brings. Lush flowers and delicate lace are a timeless reflection of the eternal beauty of love. A color palette of crème colors, pinks, purples, light blue and wasabi green have been chosen by the designer for a fresh and romantic bridal mood.

 For outdoor weddings, the right shawl to drape around the shoulders of the mother of the bride or bridesmaids will complement their style and contribute to the overall ambiance of the evening.

It is an ancient Azerbaijani tradition for the groom to gift a silk scarf together with the engagement ring to his beloved fiancée. A beautiful tradition, this is still customary in modern Azerbaijan. Instead of using it as a veil, modern brides use it as a stylish accessory to incorporate into their daily looks to express their individuality and style.