Otura Design

Collection
Otura Design is a collection of interior objects designed by Rianne Koens. It’s inspired by the Turkish culture and created in Istanbul. This down-to-earth Dutch designer, who’s both working and living in this Turkish metropolis, is enthusiastic about the daily rituals of the Turkish household and the craft still existing in this country. Therefore, the products of her label Otura Design are an exciting crossroad between East and West.

Collection items:

Otura Basic
Inspired by the warm hospitality of her Turkish in-laws, Rianne Koens conceived Otura Basic. The Turkish word for 'sit' is otur, and the word for 'stool' is oturak. The cabinet consist of friendly designed, separate drawers, which can be combined as desired. With these multifunctional items, cabinets of every size, a stool, side-table and night stand can be created.

Otura Dirsek
Otura Dirsek is the name of this open wardrobe. Dirsek refers to the copper pipe hooks used in the cabinet. The gas pipes are often placed on the outside of the wall in Turkish houses. For that reason they become a functional aspect of the interior like a clothes rail. Koens combined this aspect with the existing Otura Basic cabinet in which the drawer can be placed as desired.

Otura Tombis
This chair collection is called Otura Tombis. The name is a nod to the chubby cheeks, which are regarded in Turkey as a sign of wealth and abundance of food. 'Tombis tombis' is often affectionately said about chubby babies. Exactly this image is what this friendly designed, compact chairs reflect.

Otura Hamarat
This Tyvek folded lampshade owes its name to the precise needle work of the Turkish housewives. In this case 'hamarat' can be translated as hard working. Housewives can fold the lampshade which creates the chance to independently earn some pin money. Therefore, this design links the careful needlework of the housewives and the imaginative world of design.

designer: Rianne Koens
photographer: Onur Akturk