WELCOME TO Retro.ist

TIME TO EXPLORE MASTERPIECES!

“Where Handmade Excellence Meets Cultural Heritage”

Retro.ist is a splendid e-commerce venture, showcasing the unique creations of Turkish women entrepreneurs, village artisans, and visionary women.

From housewives to rural and entrepreneurial women across Turkey, this project is a part of a mission to bring traditional craftsmanship into the modern world.

It’s a movement that aims to introduce and keep alive the past Anatolian Cultures in the modern world.

As DIRIL, we take pride in being the creators of Retro.ist !

Retro.ist is a unique project designed entirely for the development of women, providing an opportunity for women creators to showcase their dedicated and professional work on a global stage.

  • Create a dedicated section for Anatolian Housewives to sell their products directly on Retro.ist.
  • Host online workshops led by Anatolian Housewives to teach traditional crafting skills.
  • Offer DIY kits for traditional Anatolian crafts like weaving and potter.
  • Highlight a different Anatolian Housewife artisan each month with special discounts.
  • Partner with influencers aligned with Retro.ist’s mission to promote the platform.
  • Use platforms like Facebook and Instagram to target Anatolian women interested in arts and crafts with promotions.
OUR STORY

WHAT WE CREATE

OUR WORK

The site features a diverse range of handmade products, ranging from handwoven rugs with centuries-old traditions to special items crafted from clay.

WHAT IS OUR MAIN

APPROACH

``is to sustain the legacy of handcrafted products, preserving them from being forgotten by history.``

Retro.ist, a unique project dedicated to women’s development, offers a platform for women creators to showcase their professional work globally.

The approach includes creating a dedicated section for Anatolian Housewives to sell products directly, hosting online workshops led by these artisans to teach traditional crafting skills, and offering DIY kits for traditional Anatolian crafts. Additionally, Retro.ist highlights a different Anatolian Housewife artisan each month with special discounts and partners with influencers aligned with its mission to promote the platform.

Retro.ist doesn’t just offer a shopping experience; it invites users on a cultural journey and allows them to explore the stories of these women.

PAST TRADITIONS & A FUTURE FOCUS

“Preserving the Essence of Tradition While Embracing a Forward-Looking Perspective: Keeping This Ideology Alive.”

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OUR ARTS

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CERAMIC

Ceramic art, a medium steeped in history and cultural significance, has captivated artists and enthusiasts for millennia

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GLASS ARTS

Glass art, a captivating and versatile medium, has been celebrated for centuries, capturing the imagination of artists a

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As DIRIL, we take pride in being the creators of Retro.ist 

This project is one of the most valuable pieces of our corporate structure, reflecting DIRIL‘s vision of supporting women entrepreneurship and fostering cross-cultural connections in the best possible way.