Product Details:
Product Features:
- Completely handmade Iznik tile vase with a white lily motif on a black background
- Velvet-lined wooden VIP box with same-day shipping
- Iznik ceramic art made using the underglaze technique
- Vase height: 30cm (11.81 inches)
- Fired at 800-1000°C
- Includes an English and Turkish explanation of the tile art
- Ultra-protective special packaging
Delivery:
Delivery within 3-4 business days in the United States and Europe. 3-7 days to other countries.
Pattern Information – Lily Motif:
The lily motif in Iznik tiles is a symbol of love, beauty, and perfection. The Turkish word for lily (lale) shares the same letters as the Arabic word for God (Allah), linking it to divine love.
- Love: The delicate beauty and graceful form of the lily make it a common symbol of love.
- Beauty and Grace: The lily is known as a beautiful and aesthetically pleasing flower in nature, and the motif emphasizes the beauty and elegance of Iznik craftsmanship.
- Perfection: Due to its symmetrical shape and even leaves, the lily is often seen as a symbol of perfection.
- Divine: The lily is sometimes viewed as a divine symbol due to its connection to the Arabic word for God (Allah).
- Cycle of Nature: The lily is considered a herald of spring. In Iznik tiles, the lily motif symbolizes the renewal of nature, rebirth, and growth.
- Nobility and Wealth: The lily has become an important symbol of nobility, strength, delicacy, and wealth in Ottoman palaces and other significant buildings.
- Turkish Culture and History: The lily holds an important place in Turkish culture and history. It was cultivated in the palace gardens of the Ottoman Empire and became a symbol of Turkish heritage. The lily motifs in Iznik tiles represent the connection to Turkish history and culture.
