February arrives carrying a familiar narrative. Love, amplified. Packaged. Often made loud. Before moving forward, we wanted to pause. This month, we’re holding love a little differently; less as something to announce, and more as something to live with. Not a fixed idea or a single form, but a series of small, everyday choices that shape how we relate to ourselves, to others, and to the world around us. These are our February notes. For us, love isn’t always romantic or expr

There is a kind of devotion that doesn’t seek applause.It sits quietly in the choices we make, the traditions we protect, and the promises we keep to what came before us. For Bengisu, Prickly Pears has always been rooted in such devotion; grounded in respect for craft, patience, and the integrity of every piece created by the hands of Anatolian weavers. “Prickly Pears for me is a commitment to the skill of Anatolian weavers, to patience, to craft, and to the integrity of eve

At Prickly Pears, textiles often weave the heart of our conversations. Yet inspiration doesn’t stop at the loom; it flows through stories, melodies, and images that shape how we see the world. Recently, we’ve found ourselves returning to books long resting on the shelf, rediscovering films from decades past, and playing music that feels like a soft backdrop to daily life. Here’s a glimpse into what has been nourishing us lately. 🎬 Movies There’s no shortage of new content th