Our story

Ethically Made.
Ethically Priced.

Our small part of the movement to offer the conscious consumer a better, sustainable alternative.

Our ethos

Oddbird Co. was founded in 2015 by Ceren Alkaç-Lee, a Turkish native now based in Los Angeles, with a simple but radical belief: that the things we bring into our homes should be made well, made honestly, and made to last. Born from Ceren's deep desire to share the handcrafted textile traditions of her homeland, over the years the brand has evolved into a family endevour with Ceren's sister Hazal & cousin Cağıl growing the business as a team. The mission - an alternative to the disposable. Offering heirloom-quality homewares and lounge layers woven from luxurious natural fibers, designed to be used more, not replaced more.

While fast fashion was churning out 24 collections a year and the U.S. alone was generating over 16 million tons of textile waste annually, Oddbird was doing the opposite - sourcing small-batch, artisanally-made pieces from family-run weaving ateliers in Türkiye, many of whom have practiced their craft for generations. Every Oddbird piece is created by trained artisans. It's slower, yes - but with Türkiye's rich textile history woven into every thread, it's infinitely more meaningful.

Oddbird was never just about better products. It was about building a brand that could be a true partner to the craftspeople behind the work - one that pays above industry standards, invests in communities, and ensures that artisans are thriving, not just surviving. As we grow, so do they. That's not a policy. It's a promise.

Our values

What we stand for

Artisan-first

We partner exclusively with family-run weaving ateliers in Türkiye, paying above-industry wages and investing in generational craft.

Radically transparent

From fiber sourcing to final stitch, we share the full story of how your piece came to be - because you deserve to know.

Made to last

We design for longevity, not trend cycles. Complimentary lifetime repairs mean your Oddbird piece is a promise, not just a product.

Sustainability

Our commitment to the planet

Every decision we make - from the fibers we choose to the packaging we ship in - is filtered through one question: does this have the least impact on Mother Earth?

100% natural fibers

No synthetics, no blends. Only raw, unprocessed natural materials so every piece biodegrades cleanly at the end of its long life.

Small-batch production

Every run is carefully sized to reduce waste at every stage of the supply chain.

Lifetime repair program

We repair any repairable Oddbird product, free of charge, for life - because the most sustainable product is one that never needs replacing.

Waste Not Want Not

Any scrap fabric or offcuts that can be reused is reimagined into our Oddbird accessories! From scrunchies to bags, they're limited edition and never going to waste.

Certifications

Our product certifications

Our certifications aren't marketing — they're proof. Each one represents an independent standard we've met so you don't have to take our word for it.

OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100

OEKO-TEX Standard 100 is an independent, product-level certification confirming that every component of a textile (fabric, thread, buttons, dyes, and finishes) has been tested and found free from harmful levels of substances that could pose a risk to human health, without assessing the environmental or social conditions under which the product was made.

Global Recycled Standard

The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) is a voluntary, international certification that verifies the recycled content of a garment (or other product) and tracks it through the entire supply chain, while also requiring the manufacturer to meet defined criteria for environmentally responsible processing, chemical safety, and social responsibility (fair labor practices) at every stage.

GOTS

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is a comprehensive certification that verifies textiles contain a minimum percentage of certified organic fiber, while also mandating environmentally responsible processing (restricting harmful chemicals, dyes, and finishes) and socially responsible labor practices across the entire supply chain, from raw material harvesting to the finished product.

Every piece you bring home supports an artisan family, preserves a centuries-old craft, and replaces something disposable with something lasting.

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