Maru is a design studio, founded by Harun Caylan and Omer Iscimenler, based in Istanbul. 

 

Harun is a lifelong carpenter of 40 years, the last of 3 generations of carpenters. He started out at age 13 in the already 50 year old workshop then based in the historic Bebek neighborhood. His passion for wood and woodworking ensures a craftsmanship worthy of his lineage. 

 

Omer’s passion lies in the natural world and its processes. He shares this passion through his drive to create pieces that embody the essence of nature. Having studied civil engineering and architecture, his background enables him to envision novel possibilities revealed by material explorations.