Kazaz (also known as “Kazaziye” or “Kazaz”), is one of the rare and rapidly disappearing handcrafts. It is an ancient craftsmanship and found in Turkey originally. The word, “kazaz” means, the person who produces and/or sells silk yarns. Technique of weaving this beautiful jewelry uses 0.08 or 0.09 millimeter (approximately the thickness of a hair) pure gold or pure silver wire wrapped around either silk or nylon threads. This silver or gold wire becomes very strong and flexible so that it can be woven without breaking. Generally, three different thicknesses are used to make jewelry: Thin for making chains, medium thickness for earrings, and thick for pendants and bracelets. The overall thickness of these wrapped wires are between 0.3mm to 0.5mm.
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2010
Artisans of New York opened its first shop at Bryant Park, New York City — showcasing its handcrafted glass art collections at one of the city’s most cherished destinations.
2015
Building on the legacy of Artisans of New York, we unveiled Alchemist, our second shop at Bryant Park.
Dedicated to larger, sculptural glass creations, Alchemist embodies a space where bold forms meet refined craftsmanship, inviting visitors to experience the transformative beauty of glass art in its most expressive form.
2021
Following Artisans of New York and Alchemist, we opened Blown Away, our third shop at Bryant Park.
Dedicated to smaller blown glass creations — including whimsical animal figures and delicate ornaments — Blown Away celebrates the playful and poetic side of glass art, capturing the charm of craftsmanship in miniature form.
2025
We opened our permanent shop at Industry City, Brooklyn, marking a new chapter in our journey.
This space serves as a year-round destination to experience the artistry of Artisans of New York — where timeless craftsmanship meets contemporary design in the heart of New York’s creative community.