Sited amongst quaint bars and restaurants in Kollwitzkiez is Souq Dukkan, a pretty, glass-fronted shop that is dedicated to curating design objects, fashion pieces and homeware items made by small artisans. Opened in September 2021, the store is the Berlin outpost of the Istanbul brand created by writer Yaprak Aras. Having worked for the likes of Vogue Turkey, Aras decided to switch focus in 2014 when she began selling vintage clothes in an Istanbul market. Out of this came the Souq project, whose aim is to give designers and brands a way to reach discerning design fans. Regular pop-ups, including at Soho House, followed before Aras opened up a shop of her own. We dropped by the Berlin store’s launch in September and were particularly intrigued by Krop Knives, a range of beautiful knives handmade by Istanbul-based craftsman Sinan Tansal (who, incidentally, is also a dentist and musician).
The knives feature handles made from all manner of recycled materials, from old skateboards to electronics and even used coffee beans. Other highlights in the collection include stunning ceramics by Istanbul-based Pinar Yegin, plates from Fil Ceramics from Bavaria, and dreamy dried flower arrangements by Berlin’s own Garden State Candles. Once you’ve picked out some pieces to give your home a fresh update, don’t forget to check out the shop’s organic wine collection. Cozy weekends at home: sorted!
Text: Rosie Gilmour / Photos: Dave Alcantara
Souq Dukkan, Kollwitzstr.54, 10405 Berlin–Prenzlauer Berg; map
Mon–Sat 11–19h
@souq.berlin
