Product Features:
- Includes 2 trays, 2 coffee cups, and 2 Turkish delight bowls
- Crafted with the underglaze technique of Iznik tile art
- Completely handmade
- Fired at 800-1200°C
- Delivered in a kraft box as shown, shipped on the same day
Pattern Details: Tulip Motif
In Iznik tiles, the tulip is considered a symbol of love, beauty, and perfection. The Turkish word for tulip (lale) shares the same letters as the Arabic word for God (Allah), associating it with divine love since the 16th century.
- Love: The tulip is often regarded as a symbol of love due to its delicate beauty and elegant form.
- Beauty and Grace: Known for its aesthetic and refined nature, tulips in Iznik tiles highlight the craftsmanship and elegance of tilework.
- Perfection: With its symmetrical shape and even petals, the tulip often symbolizes perfection.
- Divinity: Its resemblance to the Arabic word for God sometimes gives it a divine symbolism.
- Cycle of Nature: Tulips, as heralds of spring, symbolize renewal, rebirth, and the cycles of growth in nature.
- Nobility and Wealth: During the Ottoman Empire, tulips became a prominent symbol of nobility, power, and elegance, often adorning palaces and other significant structures.
- Turkish Culture and History: Tulips hold an essential place in Turkish culture and history. During the Ottoman Empire, they were cultivated in palace gardens and embraced as a symbol, representing the connection to Turkish history and heritage in Iznik tile motifs.
