About Bitti Gitti
Crafting sustainable wooden notebooks since 2013. Learn about our story, values, and the people behind our products.
Our Story
Bitti Gitti was born in 2013 in a small workshop in Istanbul, Turkey. Our founder, Erbil Sivaslıoğlu, combined his background in industrial design with his passion for traditional craftsmanship to create wooden notebooks that were both beautiful and sustainable.
What started as a small passion project quickly grew as people fell in love with our unique wooden notebooks. The name "Bitti Gitti" comes from Turkish and roughly translates to "it's done, it's gone" – reflecting our philosophy of mindful creation and letting go of perfectionism.
Today, we ship our handcrafted wooden notebooks worldwide while maintaining our commitment to sustainability, quality craftsmanship, and thoughtful design. Each notebook is still made by hand in our workshop in Istanbul, ensuring the highest quality and attention to detail.
Our Values
These core principles guide everything we do, from product design to business decisions.
Sustainability
We use only FSC certified wood and eco-friendly materials in all our products, ensuring minimal environmental impact.
Craftsmanship
Each notebook is crafted with attention to detail, combining traditional techniques with modern design principles.
Circular Design
We design our products with their entire lifecycle in mind, minimizing waste and maximizing reusability.
Passion
We're passionate about creating products that inspire creativity and mindfulness in everyday life.
Community
We believe in fostering creativity and connection through our products, workshops, and community initiatives.
Global Impact
We're committed to making a positive impact globally through sustainable practices and ethical business.
Our Process
From sustainable sourcing to handcrafted finishing, every step of our process is thoughtfully designed.
Sustainable Sourcing
We carefully select FSC certified wood from sustainable sources, ensuring our materials meet the highest environmental standards.
Handcrafted Production
Each notebook is handcrafted in our workshop, where our skilled artisans cut, sand, and finish the wooden covers with precision.
Traditional Binding
We use the ancient Coptic binding technique, which allows the notebook to lay flat when open and creates a distinctive, durable spine.
Meet Our Team
The passionate people behind Bitti Gitti who bring our wooden notebooks to life.
Erbil Sivaslıoğlu
Founder & Chief Maker
Erbil founded Bitti Gitti in 2013 with a vision to combine traditional craftsmanship with sustainable design.
Kerem Güneş
Head of Communication
Kerem oversees corporations in need and makes them irrefusable offers.
Maria Gorokhoff
Design Lead
Maria makes sure all uploaded design elements are converted to their best vector version for production.
Jessie Yılmaz
Sustainability Officer
Jessie ensures our materials and processes meet the highest environmental standards.
Marcus Chrimson
Development
Marcus loves making things load fast. Always up for new tech stack to provide the best experience.
Cengiz Güçlü
Packing Master
Cengiz Abi optimizing things fast and ergonomically. Always making sure shipment box packed securely and sustainably.
Semiha Yıldız
Workshop Queen
Semiha Abla is an artis on her own field. Making sure all inventory is sorted, papers are folded. Such a blast to have her in our lives
What People Say About Us
We're proud of the impact our products have made on our customers' lives.
"Bitti Gitti's commitment to sustainability isn't just marketing—it's evident in every aspect of their products and business practices."
Environmental Design Magazine
"The craftsmanship of these notebooks is exceptional. You can feel the care and attention that goes into each one."
James Wilson
Professional Photographer
"I visited their workshop in Istanbul and was amazed by the passion and skill of the entire team. Truly inspiring!"
Maria Garcia
Travel Blogger
Our Commitment to Sustainability
Sustainability isn't just a buzzword for us—it's at the core of everything we do. From the materials we source to our production processes and packaging, we're committed to minimizing our environmental impact.
We use only FSC certified wood from responsibly managed forests, ensuring that for every tree used in our products, new ones are planted. Our paper is acid-free and sourced from sustainable forestry operations.
Our workshop operates on renewable energy, and we've implemented a zero-waste policy that ensures scraps and offcuts are repurposed or recycled. Even our packaging is plastic-free and made from recycled materials.
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