By Ayşe Aratman Ala Ceramic

Alâ Ceramic was founded by ceramic artist Ayşe Aratman, who began her journey alone in a small room of her home. This is the story of a woman’s determination— a journey built not on resources, but on resilience, discipline, and vision. In the early days, Ayşe worked with only a few molds, with a determination too big to fit into a small room of her house. Pieces cracked, days of work were lost, but every setback became a stepping stone, and every successful piece fueled the next step. As time passed, that little room could no longer contain the growth. The studio expanded, the collections grew, and Ayşe’s handcrafted pieces began reaching homes across the world. Today, Alâ Ceramic exports to 14 countries, representing craftsmanship, authenticity, and the power of a woman who built a brand from pure belief. And the entire journey can be summed up in one sentence: “A woman’s determination can shape the destiny of a brand.”