Traditional Turkish Ceramics for Decoration
Since the Turks are a very old nation, their culture is also very old. Considering the impact of Anatolia, which is one of the cradles of civilization, on Turkish culture, it is concluded that one of the richest cultural heritages in the world is owned by Turkey. This cultural wealth manifests itself in many areas. The reflection of this wealth can be observed in traditional Turkish handicrafts too. Turks are very talented and original in their handicraft.
One of these handicrafts is the Turkish ceramic art. Hand made Turkish ceramics are the products of a very deep tradition. The Turks carried this art to Turkey from their ancestral land Central Asia. Traditional Turkish ceramics have been refined throughout history and have gained their present form. The works of this exquisite art have been appreciated not only by the Turks but also by the Westerners. They also preferred hand-craft Turkish ceramics for decoration from time to time. Today, genuine Turkish ceramics are exhibited in museums around the world. Similarly, traditional Turkish ceramics are available in many private collections and ceramic galleries.
Especially Iznik ceramics, the pinnacle of Turkish ceramic art, attract worldwide attention. These usually blue, handpainted ceramics even gave nicknames to various historical buildings like Blue Mosque. Iznik ceramics, which had the brightest period in the 16th century, are almost synonymous with Turkish ceramics. These quartz ceramic pieces were used both as decorative objects and as tiles. Like other classic Turkish handicrafts, Iznik art is still practiced with traditional methods.
One of these handicrafts is the Turkish ceramic art. Hand made Turkish ceramics are the products of a very deep tradition. The Turks carried this art to Turkey from their ancestral land Central Asia. Traditional Turkish ceramics have been refined throughout history and have gained their present form. The works of this exquisite art have been appreciated not only by the Turks but also by the Westerners. They also preferred hand-craft Turkish ceramics for decoration from time to time. Today, genuine Turkish ceramics are exhibited in museums around the world. Similarly, traditional Turkish ceramics are available in many private collections and ceramic galleries.
Especially Iznik ceramics, the pinnacle of Turkish ceramic art, attract worldwide attention. These usually blue, handpainted ceramics even gave nicknames to various historical buildings like Blue Mosque. Iznik ceramics, which had the brightest period in the 16th century, are almost synonymous with Turkish ceramics. These quartz ceramic pieces were used both as decorative objects and as tiles. Like other classic Turkish handicrafts, Iznik art is still practiced with traditional methods.
