Anatoliancraft

Mother, architect, designer, entrepreneur. Born and raised in Istanbul, Bilge received her Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies from the Istanbul Technical University. After getting married, she and her husband, also an architect, ran their architectural firm. When her husband passed unexpectedly at an early age, Bilge devoted herself to the upbringing of her very young three children. At the same time, she worked as a real estate agent. When the children grew up into teenagers, she took a career break to focus on their education and upbringing. Bilge was ready for a new entrepreneurial adventure when her kids turned into brilliant adults. She founded AnatolianCraft in her beloved hometown in 2016 and created a successful fashion brand with raving fans across the globe. As a lifelong learner, Bilge always pursues new growth opportunities in the areas of entrepreneurship, fashion, and design. When she is not designing new shoes for her brand, you can find her immersed in testing a new baking recipe or reading a historical page-turner with a woman protagonist.