About loom.ist

Free shipping for Insider retailers in the US! We want to reassure you that the recent suspension of the USD 800 De Minimis exemption will not affect you. We have taken the necessary steps on your behalf and will not be passing on any additional tax costs. As always, your orders will continue to be delivered to your address without any extra burden. loom.ist offers ethically conscious resort wear, loungewear, accessories, and home textiles, all handmade with sustainable practices. Designed for year-round comfort, our pieces transition seamlessly from beach to home to city life. The spirit of loom.ist is rooted in Sile, a fishing village north of Istanbul, where Cigdem recalls fabrics swinging in the Black Sea breeze and women weaving on handlooms in every home. This tradition reflected women’s self-reliance and entrepreneurship, but over time, looms began to disappear. “I don’t want these fabrics—or the traditions behind them—to be lost. My dream is to bring Sile fabric back to the modern world,” Cigdem shares. “Every corner of Turkey has beautiful textiles loomed for centuries. My dream is to support the incredible women making them and share their artistry with a global audience,” says Nilufer. Together, Cigdem and Nilufer are reviving an age-old craft and helping empower women to pursue their passions.Read their story