Studio Kali is an Istanbul-based, award-winning design studio and contemporary brand, founded in 2019 by Fulden Topaloğlu. Guided by a deep passion for design, art, culture, and craft, Fulden creates functional pieces that carry a quiet sense of poetry—inviting wonder, inspiration, and beauty into everyday life.
The studio’s collections emerge at the threshold between craft, art, and modern design, with an emphasis on craftsmanship, sustainability, and timelessness. Produced in small batches and meticulously handmade by skilled artisans, each work reinterprets traditional craft techniques with a modern aesthetic—preserving cultural wisdom while renewing it for contemporary living.
Working primarily with natural materials such as wood, metal, and wool, Studio Kali draws inspiration from the Mediterranean spirit and landscape, weaving nature, heritage, and artistry into objects of enduring presence. The studio’s practice is not only a celebration of material authenticity but also a commitment to supporting cultural heritage, craft traditions, and local industry.
At the core of Fulden Topaloğlu’s philosophy lies the rich cultural and geographical heritage of Turkey, shaping her perspective both consciously and intuitively. Through her designs, she transforms cultural and geographical narratives into contemporary works that resonate with history, place, and identity—bringing depth and meaning to the modern home.
Studio Kali is an Istanbul-based, award-winning design studio and contemporary brand, founded in 2019 by Fulden Topaloğlu. Guided by a deep passion for design, art, culture, and craft, Fulden creates functional pieces that carry a quiet sense of poetry—inviting wonder, inspiration, and beauty into everyday life.
The studio’s collections emerge at the threshold between craft, art, and modern design, with an emphasis on craftsmanship, sustainability, and timelessness. Produced in small batches and meticulously handmade by skilled artisans, each work reinterprets traditional craft techniques with a modern aesthetic—preserving cultural wisdom while renewing it for contemporary living.
Working primarily with natural materials such as wood, metal, and wool, Studio Kali draws inspiration from the Mediterranean spirit and landscape, weaving nature, heritage, and artistry into objects of enduring presence. The studio’s practice is not only a celebration of material authenticity but also a commitment to supporting cultural heritage, craft traditions, and local industry.
At the core of Fulden Topaloğlu’s philosophy lies the rich cultural and geographical heritage of Turkey, shaping her perspective both consciously and intuitively. Through her designs, she transforms cultural and geographical narratives into contemporary works that resonate with history, place, and identity—bringing depth and meaning to the modern home.
