Karin is the own brand of Karin Sanat, developed by its parent company, Esefoğlu LTD. Established in 1999 in the field of gold leaf and auxiliary materials, Esefoğlu LTD soon began producing marbling (ebru) and calligraphy supplies under the Karin brand, eventually making it one of Turkey's leading manufacturers in the field of traditional Turkish arts.

The brand's most distinctive feature is that its products are developed directly based on the feedback from calligraphy, marbling, illumination (tezhip), and miniature artists. Pigment density and consistency are prioritized in marbling paints, while color depth and permanence are emphasized in calligraphy inks; thus, the products are positioned not just as materials, but as tools that contribute to keeping traditional arts alive today.

The collection includes marbling paints in easy, ground, and traditional formulas; various calligraphy and lettering inks, including Japanese ink; reed pens such as celi, bamboo, and java; marbling auxiliary materials such as tragacanth, gum arabic, ox gall, marbling trays, and combs; and illumination and gold leaf auxiliary products such as powdered gelatin, shellac, and milk size. This wide range meets the needs of both beginner and professional traditional art practitioners under a single brand.

Since Karin is Karin Sanat's own brand, products are sourced directly from production, which ensures stock continuity and consistent quality. All Karin products are offered at our Fatih and Nişantaşı stores as well as through karinsanat.com.

You can examine the Karin products below and contact us for material selection suitable for your art form.