Betsy Collection

This Milan Design Week, Uniqka collaborates with celebrated designer Lara Bohinc to present the Betsy Collection, a striking ensemble of leather furniture inspired by the natural world. Debuting at Alcova within the historic Villa Bagatti Valsechhi, the collection draws from the delicate beauty of birds, with layered panels mimicking feathers, draped over bold, sculptural and voluminous forms.

The Betsy Collection comprises five distinctive pieces: a round coffee table, a side table, a console, a bench and a standing mirror. Each piece is painstakingly handcrafted in Uniqka’s Istanbul workshop by skilled artisans Kerem Aris and Merve Parnas, alongside their team. Using saddlery leather—known for its thick yet supple texture—the artisans cut, treat, and meticulously layer each “feather”, piece-by-piece onto wooden frames, topped with a selection of coloured wood surfaces. The design minimises waste, a common practice for Uniqka, by using leather off-cuts where possible to create each feather.

Uniqka is an Istanbul-based design brand that revitalises traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design. Collaborating with designers around the world, Uniqka crafts extraordinary products that are simple yet impactful, inspiring living spaces. Uniqka’s core values are timeless design with simplicity, reduced consumption through longevity, and refined craftsmanship with finesse.
Kerem Aris & Merve Parnas, the visionary creators behind Uniqka, are not only founders but also skilled artisans who personally craft each
Uniqka product alongside their skilled, passionate, and high-spirited team in their Istanbul workshop.