NOT
HANDMADE
TEYZE-MADE

Behind every product is a woman. Or,
as we like to say at Bels, one of our
wonder-working teyzeler.

Teyze Made
Hand knitting

“We’re creating a space where everyone who loves to make from the heart can find their place.”

EVERY ORDER
HELPS OUR
TEYZELER KEEP
CREATING.

In Turkish culture, a “teyze” is more than just an aunt. She can be a neighbor, a confidante, or the one whose knitting skills are simply unmatched. She makes the best tea and somehow always gets every stitch just right. They’re not in a rush. They believe in doing things properly.

Every stitch is made with care, and every piece carries a little bit of heart. That’s why everything we make feels a little like home, with that familiar touch of something lovingly handmade.

WHO ARE
THESE TEYZES?

We design the products and choose the colors together. But it’s our teyzeler who bring the yarn to life, stitch by stitch, adding a little of their warmth and joy along the way.

The Makers
Hülya Teyze

Hülya Teyze

‘Founder of the “We can knit that too” school of thought.’

Nurgül Teyze

Nurgül Teyze

Head of Ideas & Style Advisor.

Tuba Teyze

Tuba Teyze

Our first call when it comes to yarn.

WHAT DOES
“TEYZE-MADE”
MEAN?

Slowly

Slowly.

Because we believe good things take a little time.

One by one

One by one.

Every Bels piece is made by real hands, which means no two stories are ever quite the same.

With care

With care.

Made not by a machine in a matter of minutes, but by a person who gives it their time and care.