Our aim is to transform Anatolian tales and traditions, Through the power of design, with innovations Our values are to champion women’s cooperatives, Crafting locally, with sustainable objectives. These ideals, Aslı Filinta’s guiding light, In every stitch, in every design, in every flight. For in our hands, traditions find new wings,
In our hearts, the melody of empowerment sings. As we weave stories into fabric, with care, We honor heritage, with every thread we share. Women’s cooperatives, our steadfast guide, In the journey of creation, they stand beside With real-sustainable materials, we pave the way, For a future where traditions forever stay. An ode to our roots, a tribute to our land, In the legacy we build, our values stand.

Imagine a place where all products are crafted by the hands of women, and where every story belongs to Anatolia.

It’s a creative space that harnesses the power of design to produce in harmony with the needs of our time, without losing traditional craftsmanship and values. This isn’t just a shop focused on sales and marketing; it’s a space that prioritizes creating value from the very beginning, from production and design, promoting collective benefit and giving rise to new creations. Inside, you’ll find wheat stem bags, Erzurum scarves, beadwork bags from Sinop Prison, and knitwear from the production tents of Antakya women.

In pursuit of authentic sustainability, the store uses recyclable and natural materials for packaging, avoiding platic and paper. Inside, alongside garments made from scrap fabric, redesigned banana fiber sandals, and vintage kilims, you’ll find Ottoman chests—a place inviting you to look back at the past anew. Respecting women’s labor, the team is 80% female, and the restaurant menu features only products sourced from women’s cooperatives and geographical indications, with regional coffee varieties served. Outside, olive and laurel trees; inside, a performance area showcasing current works by Anatolian artists and featuring live musicians. Its doors are always open, continually updating to welcome all local brands and designers inspired by Anatolia.

I envision a meeting place where we’ll rediscover ourselves, come together and serve for the ours and Anatolia’s awakening with united intentions and strength.

Art of Anatolia

Cratied with a vision to blend Anatolian artistry with a universal desig  ethos, our brand embodies the essence of Anatolian lands. Our mission is  to illuminate, evoke, and introduce our cultural heritage to new generations.

A space where authen2city meets real-sustainability.

Cafe / Bar / Retail / Art / Performance

Authen2c Sustainability: A space devoid of waste, meat-free, plasEc-free, where every element—from its narrative to its products and performances—embodies genuine awareness.

Retail and Showroom: Curated collections crafted in collaboration with Aslı Filinta and partners.

Art and Performance Space: Collaboration with local artists in sustainable installations, paintings, sculptures, dance, and music performances.

A cozy platform hosting up to 40 guests.

Pop-up / Mobile Concept: Presenting in airports, museums, art galleries, marinas, and resort locations—a luxurious testament to Aslı Filinta’s ethos in every corner, every setting.

Aslı Filinta Art of Anatolian Product Categories Resort Collection

Lounge Wear, Beach Wear, Upcycled Trousseau, Uniform Collection, (All produced with hand-woven Anatolian fabrics either one of a kind or offered in limited stock) Knit-wear Collection (Hand-knitted products produced by women artisans from the earthquake region), Asli Filinta Finds (Vintage pieces)

Traditional Jewelery : Bracelets, Necklaces, Earrings, Rings (22K Gold) Traditional jewelry is a symbol of Anatolian culture with it’s affluent identity in respect to handcrafts & artisanship.

Accessories

Antep Yemeni shoes, Banana Leaf Carik Sandals, Cimem Wheat Bags, Eight Corner Caps, Silver Ottoman Antique Belts, Prison Beaded Keychains, bags, necklaces

Home and Décor

Antique Kilims, Throws And Wraps (Erzurum Ehrams), Mardin Copper Kitchen Utensils, Anatolian Art Books, Pillows

Cimem Tradition, Wheat Stem Bags

A collaboration harnessing the power of design, Transforming Anatolia’s traditional craDs, align. As we shape tradition to meet modern need,

This is a tale of transformation, of creating value, Of unity, of endless opEons to pursue. Across Anatolia, women stand ready, Excited for the tasks that are steady.

SkinCeuticals X AsliFilinta’s collaboration provided employment. In Alknozu, Hatay, 350 women find, A livelihood, their dreams aligned. Through Hazek Women’s Cooperative, they thrive.

Passing tradtion to the next, keeping it alive. For the production of 4000 bags, we see, 7 tons of wheat, 40 hectares set free.

In the weaving of wheat, in the bags we make, Women’s empowerment, a bold stake. For in their hands lies a story untold, Of resilience, of strength, of hearts bold.

Antakya Samandağ Women’s Knitted Tricot Production, 2023 

In Hatay’s rich tapestry, a story unfolds, Of women whose hands weave tales untold. Through generations, they pass the art, Each stitch a memory, each creation a part.

In the heart of Samandağ, amidst the breeze, Ten women gather, with a shared vision to seize. Guided by Selva Tarsuslu’s gentle hand,

In collective creation, they make their stand. In the wake of quakes, they find their space, In the municipality’s tents, they find grace. With Aslı Filinta’s guidance, they begin to weave, In the unity of purpose, they find their strength, In the bond of sisterhood, they go to any length. For in collective creation, they find their voice, In the tapestry of community, they rejoice.

As Aslı Filinta’s dream takes flight, In Antakya’s embrace, they find their light. For in the threads of unity, they see, The power of collective consciousness, set free.

Eight-Cornered Cap: Gakkoş Cap

In the lands of Elazığ, a cap with eight corners, Each corner laden with virtues to endorse. Valor, honesty, diligence, and grace, Generosity, truth, and a welcoming embrace. Humble hearts and hospitality grand, In the wearer, these virtues stand.

Known as Gakkoş, this cap of lore, Evokes kinship, brotherhood galore. It traces back to Seljuk’s starry might, An emblem of virtue, shining bright. Four millennia’s legacy, Harput’s tale, In Seljuk’s reign, it did prevail.

Crafted by hand with utmost care, By artisans rare, their skill laid bare. Only four remain to carry on the art, Preserving traditions, playing their part.

For sixty years, Nevzat Yentur’s hands, Fashion caps from remnants, where sustainability stands. Each cap a labor of love, three hours’ span, A heritage passed from father to son, man to man. In the rhythm of stitches, tradition thrives, As the sustainability of culture survives. In the fabric’s rebirth, echoes the past, A testament to endurance, made to last.

Sinop Prison Beadwork

Amidst the stone walls where shadows dance, Hands weave tales in a fleeting trance. Within the confines of barred cells, Creativity blossoms, stories swell.

Beads dance on threads, a delicate art, Crafted with care, each piece a part Of a tradition woven through time’s embrace, In Sinop’s heart, in its storied space.

From the hands of prisoners, tales unfold, In beadwork, stories of love are told. Each stitch a whisper, a silent plea, For connection, for hope, for hearts to see.

For in these crafts, resilience is found, In the silent hum of threads, a healing sound.  Through the bars, through the locks, they reach, With every bead, with every stitch.

A bridge to the world beyond their cell, In beadwork, their stories dwell. In the quiet of their shared endeavor, Friendship blooms, bonds that last forever.

In the rhythm of work, in the joy of toil, In the whispers of beads, in the shared soil. And in each piece, a message is sent, A whisper of love, a heartfelt vent. For in beadwork, they find release, In threads, they weave their inner peace.