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About Us

 Our Mission

Thriae's mission is to provide luxury textiles, made sustainably and sourced ethically.  Turkish peshtemal towels can be found pretty much anywhere these days, but our products stand out thanks to their quality, authenticity, and transparency. Our founder & CEO is half Turkish, half American, and has been able to leverage her culture and connections to bring you the absolute best of Turkish textiles. 

Working closely with our suppliers, we aim to be transparent with our customers on the provenance of the beautiful pieces they purchase from us. For our legacy collections, we have partnered with a manufacturer dedicated to sustainable business practices that is also in full control of their supply chain - that means that there are no middle men, ever. They are also a family-owned and operated business - and by extension, have become family to us as well. That's just how we roll  in Turkiye. 

Thriae is also passionate about helping independent makers and smaller businesses thrive. Our Thriae Handmade collection is created in partnership with an independent atelier owned by a third generation textile professional. Their work keeps the art of traditional looming alive and produces unique pieces, which we offer in very limited quantities. We are proud to help this collective of artisans flourish among the larger producers, boost their local economy, and provide exceptional textiles to the world. 

  Thriae /three-eye/
In Greek Mythology, Thriae were a triad of nymphs who were the patrons of bees. Bees are deeply important to us: their simple act of pollination makes possible many things we hold near and dear. Their individual contributions may not be noticeable, but their collective work is imperative to our existence.
 
To show our gratitude to our pollinating friends who give us so much, a portion of our profits is donated to The Bee Conservancy. 

 

  About our Founder & CEO

Once upon a time, in a land far, far away....

Ok, more like in the 90s, a half-Turkish, half-American girl growing up in the Aegean town of Izmir, Turkey, dreamed of bringing the richness of the country's culture to the United States and vice versa. Never feeling like she belonged 100% in either country, she wanted to find a way to merge her worlds.

That girl is me. This was long before the internet was widespread and during a time where culturally-mixed households were not as common as they are today. Fast forward around 30 years, I am able to realize this teenage dream by bringing ethically sourced Turkish towels (peshtemal) to the US. While there are many options for peshtemals in the marketplace, purchasing from Thriae brings with it the knowledge that your products come from carefully vetted and ethically sourced small businesses. This helps to support smaller ateliers, run by families who have been in the weaving and looming business for generations, and helps to keep the local economy alive. 

A little about me: I am a wife to my incredible husband, mother of two wonderful young men who have their first jobs with Thriae, a professional photographer, and am obsessed with our two goldendoodles. I am also committed to bringing high quality goods that are sustainably made and ethically sourced to my international clientele. Shopping small is important to me, and I enjoy partnering with other small, women-owned businesses. I have long felt suspended between my Turkish and American sides, but I have finally embraced the rich mix of cultures that make up who I am and am thrilled to have the opportunity to share that with you all.