A Celebration of Culture and Craft—Kilim Couture Rugs Seen at CAMILLA's NYC Press Preview

In a city that lives on the edge of change, it's rare to witness a moment that pauses time. But that's exactly what happened at CAMILLA's recent press preview in New York City—a visual and cultural immersion where storytelling, craftsmanship, and heritage took center stage.

At the heart of it all was Camilla Franks, the Australian designer and founder of the CAMILLA brand. Franks is known not merely for fashion, but for creating wearable stories—a symphony of color, print, and cultural narrative that defies trend and embraces timelessness. Since launching at Australian Fashion Week in 2004 with a theatrical debut that shook the runway norms, Camilla has remained a force of aesthetic courage and global consciousness.

Her love for Türkiye runs deep. Time and again, her collections have drawn from the country's rich palette of traditions—be it Ottoman motifs, Anatolian weaves, or the lived poetry of Turkish daily life. This most recent presentation was no exception.

Under the direction of David Bechtel of Loft Creative Group, CAMILLA's NYC press preview was staged as a modern Turkish bazaar setting: A table styled with vintage handwoven Turkish rugs from Kilim Couture, featuring baklava, roasted nuts, copper Turkish coffee cups, and earth-toned glassware—surrounded by handwoven kilim pillows, kilim bags, and Ottoman poufs that lent softness and soul to the scene. Every detail, from the tactile textiles to the layered styling, echoed Camilla's signature design language—bold yet reverent, extravagant yet intentional.

The kilims, curated by Onur Kirimli of Kilim Couture, were more than set dressing. These are mid-century Anatolian heirlooms, handwoven decades ago and collected with an archivist's eye. In this setting, they weren't accessories. They were protagonists. Their presence underscored the soul of the CAMILLA brand: fashion with depth, history, and a global heartbeat.

To see Camilla Franks engage so thoughtfully with Türkiye's cultural legacy is not only moving—it's instructive. Her work doesn't appropriate; it appreciates. She doesn't simply visit places; she listens to them. And in doing so, she reminds us that true design—like true travel—is about respect, curiosity, and connection.

In a world often driven by surface, CAMILLA's NYC preview was a rare show of depth. And in pairing couture with culture, artistry with ancestry, it became something more than a brand moment. It became a celebration of design that remembers where it came from—and knows exactly where it's going.

To elevate your luxury fashion events, photoshoots, or staging projects, inquire about purchasing or renting from Kilim Couture's curated collection of authentic Turkish rugs. Let our hand-selected textiles bring timeless craftsmanship and cultural elegance to your creative vision.

All photos courtesy of David Bechtel.