Stories from the Land of Troy

My final trip of the year to Turkiye, and this time its to visit an amazing young lady who is designing and making The Troy Pantry handbag collection.

Its coming to the end of August 2026, our website has been soft launched and all checks carried out, I'm really happy with it 😊. We have racking installed to cope with all the stock, and possibly require more racking as our product range expands. I have just got back from 5days in south west Turkiye, sourcing potential suppliers for future products, met some wonderful people and ate some amazing Turkish food. I am looking forward to visiting Turkiye again in September, where I will meet a family business who will be making handmade bags for The Troy Pantry ! 

Its July and I have just returned from visiting Canakkale again. I left the UK suitcase in hand and a list of suppliers to visit. Left at 2am to catch my flight, only to find the M25 and M23 were closed due to accidents so it was a stressful beginning to my journey. But I did make the flight, and had a wonderful time in Turkiye, meeting Jewellers, Olive oil farmers, and ceramic designers. I also popped in to see my parents and catch up on the gossip!). I have come away with my initial preferred suppliers list and already placed orders which should arrive in the UK in the next 4 weeks. So exciting!😊💖

In April, I embarked on a delightful journey to Çanakkale, a charming town nestled on the northwest coast of Turkiye, rich in history and tradition. My primary goal was to explore the local manufacturers, renowned for their craftsmanship and vibrant designs.