Our story
WHO WE ARE
Ottoman Hands was founded in London in 2010 by Deniz Gurdal.
Inspired by her Turkish heritage, she started designing jewellery in her bedroom and selling them at a market stall on Portobello road. As demand grew, she soon discovered a small independent workshop in Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar that could help bring her designs to life.
Ottoman Hands was inspired by the hands of the artisans that create our unique jewellery. We still work with the same artisans to this day to create handmade, sustainable jewellery, inspired by antique designs with a contemporary twist.
Ottoman Hands was inspired by the hands of the artisans that create our unique jewellery.
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"I started selling my designs on a market stall at Portobello Market in 2010. What followed was nothing short of a fairytale..."
- Deniz Gurdal, Founder & Creative Director
Our designs
We create timeless jewellery in small batches, set apart from ephemeral trends, that truly stand out.
Our collections are hand-crafted by skilled artisans, gold-plated with up to 21ct for a high quality finish on recycled brass or recycled sterling silver and hand set with semi-precious gemstones, which makes every piece different and unique.
Our mission
We have been using recycled metals since the very beginning of our brand, back in 2010, way before sustainability was the latest buzzword.
We are on a continuous sustainability journey and we are committed to reducing our impact on the environment, from our makers to your jewellery box.
Our team
Ottoman Hands is a female-founded, female-led business with a small team of multi-talented women coming from different backgrounds from all over the world.
We are a brand created by women for EVERYONE.
Who wears OH
Maybe you have noticed our jewellery worn on your favourite stars or the girl next door.
Ottoman Hands has been featured on hit shows and films, such as Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, Emily in Paris, Sex Education, James Bond and more.
“Ottoman Hands’ USP is elevated bohemia inspired by Gurdal’s Turkish roots – think organically-formed gold-plated jewellery studded with mesmerising semi-precious stones and spiritual talisman motifs.
Our Story
Named after the artisans who handcraft our unique jewellery in our Istanbul workshop, Ottoman Hands was founded by Deniz Gurdal, who started the brand at London’s iconic Portobello Road market in 2010. Since then, she has supported independent workshops and the use of recycled metals for every piece created. Deniz’s signature Evil Eye designs and antique-inspired jewellery are what Ottoman Hands is best known for.
Every Ottoman Hands piece is handcrafted with gold-plated recycled brass or recycled sterling silver. Our jewellery is handset with semi-precious gemstones using modern artisanal techniques, making each piece authentic and timeless.