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: Ottoman Sultans has a Talismanic Shirts which they wear under their caftans.I wanted to provide that the wearer feels the good energy by transforming an object connected to this faith into a jewel.
: The focus of my design was to transform the collar of Talismanic Shirts of the Ottoman culture that was used to find healing, into a special jewel while staying true to its original form.
: I would love to this personally special design be exhibited in Modern Art museums such as the Moma or Tate Modern; and marketed in sales points where people who value design can acquire it.
: The period between me encountering the object that inspired this design at the Topkapi Palace and the launch of the ring is exactly 14 months.
: This was not a subject I particularly chose; I actually did not even have a plan for a new collection. I was very affected while touring the museum with my son; the inspiration came and this new collection was born.
: This collection was entirely hand-produced for House of DIV by the valuable jewelry masters in the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul. At the moment, it is being sold at the stores of the oldest fashion brand of Turkey, Vakko. Our aim is to present it to art, history and jewelry lovers in different locations around the world.
: It is my way of designing pieces that have a source of inspiration and live within a story and this also is what sets House of DIV apart.
: Objects that have no known designers but have completed their design process years ago and entered our lives and the perfect design of the universe reverberate themselves in my work.
: Women with an age of 25 to 55, who are aware of design, who are chic and timeless and special, looking for a ¨Something special¨. Women pride herself on her accessories, especially when they are noticed by others, who loves silence luxury.
: Apart of the design philosophy, the most outstanding feature is that it is ergonomic and the flawless, excellent workmanship.
: The shirt that inspired the design is named the Talismanic Shirts in the Ottoman Culture. With the sacred prayers and symbols engraved onto it, it is believed that it gives healing to the person who wears from. For this reason the necklace is named the Talismanic Shirt.
: Sketching paper, pencils and moldings what all I need.
: Its most striking feature is that it turned into a jewel without losing its original form.
: The idea, sketch and prototype of this design are solely mine. The production is the unique masters who work at the House of DIV workshop.
: Even though the production process is traditional, we support the proportion and ergonomics with 2D and 3D drawings.
: After encountering the inspiring object in the museum tour, I found myself in the bookstore and read almost all literature regarding the subject.
: My most difficult challenge is to produce lightweight objects of big designs.
: It was a very exhilarating design process for me and when I put on the resulting ring with much love onto my finger, I felt that I needed to announce it on an international level.
: I studied architecture and worked as an architect for many years. Design was already my job. To learn how to make jewelry, I sat down at the production table and was trained by the masters of the craft. I also learned about the nuances of jewelry design in the past year at GIA London.
: This object is the master piece of the Charmed Shirts collection. Each piece of the collection carries different symbols and is very special and precious to me. I thank to the judging members both for my self and on behalf of my team at House of DIV.
