About
WOVEN IDENTITY
Born from a desire to bridge worlds, Melez brings together artisanal tradition and contemporary design. Each bag is handwoven in Istanbul with silk ikat fabrics sourced from Uzbekistan, combining heritage textiles with bold, modern forms.
The name Melez — meaning ‘mixed’ or ‘hybrid,’ often used to describe people of mixed ethnicities — reflects our belief that beauty is found in connection: between East and West, past and present, craftsmanship and individuality.
FROM HAND TO HAND
Each Melez bag reflects the people behind it, from the makers who craft it with skill and care to the individuals who carry it in their daily lives. Built with intention and quality, every piece is designed to be used, shared, and lived with, becoming part of a story that continues to grow over time.
Made by Masters
Our pieces are brought to life by skilled artisans in Istanbul, where every detail is shaped using time-honored techniques passed down through generations. In a world driven by fast fashion and mass production, we choose a different pace, one that values patience, precision, and respect for process. By slowing down, we honor craft, heritage, and the human hands that give each piece its character. The result is not just a bag, but a lasting object that carries meaning, culture, and care.