Gypsy scarves are handcrafted by a group of skilled artisans in Kyrgyzstan. This traditional process involves layering Asian silk with hand-felted wool, and hand dying the fabric to achieve a rich color.
Gypsy jewelry is designed taking a modern approach on historic jewelry styles. The Virago Jewel Necklace, a bold and captivating piece, was actually inspired by a famous painting done by Raphael in the year 1505. … Continue Reading
Tucked deep in the heart of the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, lies the Gypsy jewelry factory. The Grand Bazaar itself spans for over 61 streets and houses over 4,000 shops. But there’s nothing quite like the Gypsy factory, where history, art, creativity, and craftsmanship come together to create truly unique handmade jewelry. … Continue Reading
Imagine walking through the biggest flea market in Paris, which spreads over 10 miles and features more than 2,000 shops, each one selling its own unique mix of art, clothing, vintage and modern accessories, and antiques. This is where we were when we discovered the most beautiful antique doorknobs, which eventually became the pendants on some of our most popular necklaces: the Clignancourt pendent, necklace, and locket. … Continue Reading
The lovely dragonfly appears in much of our jewelry, spreading its wings and drawing attention to its elegant and beautiful form. These exquisite insects have been around for all of our history, as fossils of large dragonflies have been found dating back 325 million years. With such a long history, dragonflies have inherited rich symbolism and meaning in many cultures. … Continue Reading
Last year, I was teaching a group of little girls about the country of Turkey, not anticipating the giggles that would ensue just by mere mention of the name. I spent half the lesson saying, “Yes yes, it’s called ‘Turkey,’ just like ‘turkey.’ Very funny.” … Continue Reading
The Gypsy Lifestyle is all about embracing the unknown, leaning into your fear, and following your wanderlust. These are ideals that Gypsy founders, husband and wife duo Jeannette and Roger Simon, hold dear to their hearts, and are the reason that Gypsy Handmade exists. This company’s origin story is an exciting one – one of past lives, new friends, and undeniable kismet.… Continue Reading ▻
Gypsy founders, Jeannette and Roger Simon, just completed their 49th trip to Istanbul. Bravo!
In honor of the occasion, we’ve asked them to reveal their top five sites and experiences. … Continue Reading
