Collection: Handan Loomworks

Handan Loomworks was born in 2019 from the vision of Handan Özcan, a designer with a background in behavioral economics who, after years in the corporate world, decided to revive her family's textile tradition: her grandmother was a weaver in Anatolia. Facing the question, "Why am I doing this?", Handan left her corporate career to create something with real purpose. This is not simply a home decor brand but a project with a clear social stance: preserving ancestral crafts, empowering women weavers in Anatolia, and creating a business model focused on nature and people. Each cushion cover is handwoven by Anatolian artisans in a fair trade environment where they determine their own wages, working with techniques passed down through generations but applied to contemporary designs that push the boundaries of traditional materials.

Handan Loomworks' philosophy rests on three unwavering pillars: original design that reinterprets ancestral Anatolian motifs with a minimalist and refined perspective; natural dyeing using exclusively plants harvested in Anatolia, guaranteeing authentic colors free of harmful chemicals; and 100% handweaving by women artisans who preserve age-old knowledge. The collections—from "Main," with its combined rug and kilim techniques, to "Bold," inspired by vibrant and pastel tones, and "Kind," with timeless neutral colors—share one essential characteristic: each piece is unique. Natural variations in color (up to 3%) and size (1-2 cm) are not imperfections but rather certificates of authenticity, the visible signature of human labor that transforms each cushion into a one-of-a-kind object requiring days of meticulous handcrafting.

What makes Handan Loomworks cushion covers special is their ability to fuse age-old tradition with a contemporary vision without losing authenticity. The wool is dyed exclusively with plants harvested in Anatolia, an ancestral process that guarantees rich, deep colors that subtly evolve over time. Rug-knotting techniques create rich, organic textures with dimensionality and relief that add tactile and visual warmth to any space. But beyond aesthetic beauty, each cushion represents empowerment: by choosing a Handan Loomworks piece, you directly support the continuity of traditional crafts and the economic empowerment of Anatolian weavers, many of whom work in rural areas. True sustainability lies in durability: these cushions, made from 100% natural materials, are designed to last for decades, to improve with use, to become family heirlooms rather than a passing trend.

Handan Özcan's work has garnered international acclaim, with her pieces available in select design boutiques across Europe and the United States. This recognition is not accidental but the result of years of unwavering commitment to artisanal quality and ethical production. Handan Loomworks produces in limited quantities because each piece requires days of specialized handwork—this limitation is not a marketing strategy but a natural consequence of respecting the artisanal process. When you own a Handan Loomworks cushion, you possess something very few people in the world own: an object that tells stories of women artisans, of plants transformed into colors, of ancient techniques applied with a contemporary vision.

At Casa Serena, we've selected Handan Loomworks cushion covers because they perfectly embody our philosophy: objects with a story, craftsmanship that empowers communities, and design that transcends trends. Each cushion has been imported directly from Turkey, guaranteeing authenticity and complete traceability from the weaver's hands to your home. These are not simply decorative accessories but conversation pieces that bring the warmth of handcrafted items, the beauty of authenticity, and the positive impact of supporting ethical and sustainable production to your space. When you choose a Handan Loomworks cushion at Casa Serena, you become a custodian of ancestral textile traditions, an ally of women's empowerment, and an advocate for slow, conscious production over mass-produced, disposable goods.