The Forty Years

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The Forty Years Experience Turkish culture through coffee, storytelling, and connection.

The Forty Years offers immersive Turkish Coffee Experiences and boutique hamper boxes for events, organisations, and corporate gifting across Melbourne.

04/08/2026

POV: You finally found a Turkish cotton robe you actually want to live in. ☕️🧿

​Let’s be real, most of us start our days rushing. We designed this loungewear to be a wearable reminder to just slow down and actually enjoy your morning routine.
​These are hand-loomed from 100% pure Buldan cotton (the kind that just gets softer every time you wash it). We kept the aesthetic clean and went with these gorgeous, oversized Hamsa and Evil Eye motifs—because honestly, we could all use a little extra good energy and protection right now.

​No factory mass-production. Just authentic Anatolian heritage and slow fashion done right.

​Which vibe are you claiming this season: the Hamsa for peace, or the Evil Eye for protection? Tell me in the comments 👇

​Hit the link in our bio to check out the full shop.

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29/07/2026

If this cozy courtyard featuring a beautiful wall mural made you think about the deep culture of Anatolia that inspires our collection, you will definitely love discovering these little touches of history and art when you shop on our Etsy shop.

Have you been to a place that felt so connected to the roots of human civilization?

https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/TheFortyYears

01/06/2026

3000 years of weaving. One robe. 🧿

Hand stone block printed in Buldan, Türkiye. Each symbol is a piece of protection: the evil eye, the Hand of Fatima, the fish for abundance. 100% cotton, soft as anything, no two alike.

📲 LIVE tomorrow, Tuesday 2 June, 8pm Melbourne time on our show.

Follow us there so you don’t miss the drop.

Tap your favourite name in the comments 👇

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19/05/2026

Handmade Turkish lace scarves just landed. ✨

Each one is stitched by hand in Turkey on soft cotton, then finished with crochet flowers, silk tassels, or layered lace pendants. No two are the same.

In this drop:
🌸 Lace pendant scarves with silk tassels (purple violet, powder blue lily, coral bloom)
🌼 Pansy garland statement scarf in royal purple and gold
🌻 Daffodil crochet scarves in saffron yellow and ivory
🔔 Bellflower crochet scarf in cream and peach
✨ Boho coin statement necklace in cobalt and crimson

Light, soft, and made to dress up a plain top, dress, or denim shirt instantly. Each piece is one of a kind, small batch only.

💾 Save this Reel so you don’t lose the drop.
💬 Comment the number of your favourite (1 to 8) below.

Join us on to checj for all of our beautiful collection. Link in bio.

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19/03/2026

The universe has something to tell you. ☕🔮

Introducing our newest arrivals at The Forty Years — handcrafted bags, stunning jewellery, cultural gifts, and treasured pieces brought directly from Türkiye to Australia.

And with every purchase, you receive your very own Fortune Card — drawn from the ancient tradition of Turkish coffee reading. A gift. A moment. A glimpse into what the grounds may reveal.

🇹🇷 Authentic Turkish craftsmanship. Timeless design. Meaningful objects made to last.

📺 Join us LIVE every Sunday at 11:30 AM (AEDT) on — where we showcase new arrivals, share the story behind each piece, and shop in real time from anywhere in Australia.

🛍️ New bags, jewellery & cultural treasures — now available Australia-wide.

🃏 Get your Fortune Card with every purchase.
🔗 Shop → www.fortyyears.com.au

07/03/2026

Sunday evening. The table fills again. ☕🧿

We are going live on Whatnot this Sunday with a new round of pieces from our collection. Each item carries a story from Anatolia to Melbourne, waiting to find its next home.

✦ Kilim bags and handmade accessories
✦ Jewellery and Anatolian treasures
✦ Turkish coffee and coffee stories
✦ Turkish delight and traditional colognes
✦ Handmade soaps
✦ Authentic Turkish towels

⭐️Special giveaways during the show⭐️

Some pieces whisper history. Some simply make you smile. Either way, they will be on the table this Sunday.

Join the show, say hello, and discover something special.

📺 Whatnot Live Show – Sunday 11:30am
📍 We’ll share the show link in stories.

🤍 Anatolia – Part 7: Pamukkale – The White MiracleKnown as the “Cotton Castle,” Pamukkale is one of Türkiye’s most extra...
27/01/2026

🤍 Anatolia – Part 7: Pamukkale – The White Miracle

Known as the “Cotton Castle,” Pamukkale is one of Türkiye’s most extraordinary natural wonders. Formed by thermal waters rich in minerals, its white travertine terraces have been flowing and reshaping the land for thousands of years.

Beside it stands Hierapolis, an ancient city built around healing, ritual, and renewal — where people believed water could restore both the body and the soul.

Pamukkale is not only a landscape — it’s a reminder that beauty can emerge slowly, quietly, and naturally.

👇 Like if this place feels unreal — and tag someone you’d walk these terraces with.

30/12/2025

Melbourne, let’s start 2026 with a sign in the coffee.

Watch the cup spin, pause the reel, and the message you land on is your Turkish coffee fortune for the year ahead. Save it, share it to your story, and tag us so we can read it with you.

Comment what you got for the New Year.

Save this for New Year energy.

Share it to friends and family and see what awaits them in 2026.

A cup of Turkish coffee is remembered for forty years. This year, let it remember you.

Keywords: Turkish coffee Melbourne, coffee reading, Turkish coffee fortune telling, Melbourne experiences, cultural workshops.

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23/12/2025

Do you know where Santa Claus actually comes from?

Not the Arctic.
Not the North Pole.

Santa Claus was a real person.
His name was Saint Nicholas.

He lived in Anatolia, in what is now Türkiye.
Near today’s Antalya, close to the ancient city of Patara.

Nicholas was known for generosity given in silence.
For helping the poor without being seen.
For kindness offered with no expectation of return.

Over time, his life became legend.
Those legends travelled across centuries and cultures.
And slowly, they shaped the Santa Claus we know today.

Before the red suit.
Before the reindeer.
Christmas was about generosity.

Merry Christmas from





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