Studio Marmi is a design studio based in Istanbul, NY and Los Angeles that produces handcrafted contemporary rugs and tapestries for design projects of all scales.
The brand blends ancestral craftsmanship with modern aesthetics to carry forward the cultural legacy of Anatolia in a distinctly contemporary form. Sustainability, innovation, and cultural heritage are at the heart of Studio Marmi. Their unique products are meticulously made by skilled artisans and weavers using traditional, time-honoured techniques.

Founded by Asli Smith & Sirin Aysan, Studio Marmi was born out of the founders’ desire to create unique collections that expressed rug design as an art form.

Asli Smith is an artist and multidisciplinary designer based in Istanbul & New York. Her illustrations have appeared in design publications (American Illustration, Communication Arts and Print), window displays, and textiles. Kozmos Rug Collection, which she designed for Atlas Harran, was selected as winner of Floor Coverings Category of the Edida Awards (2021) by Elle Decoration. Her woven paintings were on view at the 5th Istanbul Design Biennial as part of the New Civic Rituals Section in 2020. She had her first solo exhibition Solar at Kale Tasarım ve Sanat Merkezi in Istanbul in 2021.

Sirin Aysan is a documentary filmmaker and creative executive based in Los Angeles. Her award-winning work spans visually striking, character-driven documentaries filmed across the globe, covering topics from ancient history to contemporary politics. At the heart of her storytelling, however, lies a deep commitment to gender equality and women’s economic empowerment. As the co-founder of Studio Marmi, she not only produces beautiful rug collections but also strives to create sustainable livelihoods for local economies—particularly for women who have inherited the craft through generations. For her, rug making is a natural extension of both her creative vision and extension of her storytelling journey.