Bilge Bayrak: metalsmith & enamelist

Bilge Bayrak

metalsmith & enamelist

Bilge Bayrak: metalsmith & enamelist

Bilge Bayrak

metalsmith & enamelist

Bilge Bayrak: metalsmith & enamelist

Bilge Bayrak

metalsmith & enamelist

Merhaba (Hello)

Bilge Bayrak is an enamelist and metalsmith with a studio based in Istanbul, Turkey. Her pieces are mainly adorned with silver, often colored with enamel and gemstones, softened with all-natural fabrics. She uses silk, felt, along with hand woven wool and cotton.

Bilge is inspired by Ancient Greece, Mesopotamian and Anatolian folk art as well as portrayal of femininity throughout history. She loves to travel and seeks constant knowledge of current and past civilizations.

For all inquiries please contact bb@bilgebayrak.com or connect with her studio page on Facebook and Instagram.

Venus of Willendorf

Venus of Willendorf (28,000 – 25,000 B.C.E.)
photo: Matthias Kabel