About the svale
In a small room of my home, where I first learned to sew, svale came to my life. The name comes from the swallows that nest above my window. They return every spring, bringing hope and joy with them each season.
Every jacket I design carries the spirit of those swallows: graceful, empowering and free.
Fig-1a: Burcu, founder & designer
svale
[ˈsʋɑːlə] noun • from Danish
a swallow; a small, graceful bird, often seen as a symbol of freedom and safe return.
Fig-1b: Meaning of svale
Fig-1c: Warm light in Burcu’s studio, the place where svale takes shape.
About the jacket
The shape of my jackets is inspired by the swallow itself, not only as a design feature but as a tribute to the bird.
Swallows symbolize freedom, individuality, and strength. My aim is for anyone wearing a Svale jacket to feel the same way — a quiet confidence that comes from knowing your clothes are both comfortable and beautiful.
Fig-2a: Inspiration — swallow form.
Fig-2b: Quilted fabric pinned into shape, the early stage of a svale jacket.
Fig-2c: Final design.