Ylvia Asal Studio brings people together through a celebration of Anatolian arts and cultures.I am a fine textile creator, folk artist, and teacher from Türkiye, dedicated to preserving and sharing Anatolian traditions. Since moving to the U.S. in 2003, I have worked to protect the cultural stories of my homeland voices often assimilated or erased believing that art fosters peace, diversity, and human connection. Through my work, I honor the past while creating new spaces for cultural exchange, ensuring that these traditions continue to inspire and unite people across backgrounds.
As a multi-disciplinary visual teaching artist, I work with a wide array of mediums: sculpture with Clay, wax, and Soft sculpture), Traditional Art of " Ebru" ( Marbling), and textile art such as working with fabric and yarn. I also give new insights into nature, people, and shapes in my photography. My studio is always filled with music I love, and you will discover that I am a singer, dancer, and musician as well. My greatest passion is ‘making lace, which is a centuries-old technique of creating handmade lace. The skills required to master this art have been handed down from generation to generation. I began creating one-of-a-kind pieces of wearable art in this age-old tradition. I have modernized the look but stayed true to the techniques perfected on my own. The result is a beautiful collection celebrating this unique fusion.