Couples in a Boat: Iznik Tile Bookmark
Product Features:
- Adorned with Iznik tile stone
- Kiln-fired at 800-1200°C
- Produced using the underglaze technique
- Fully handmade
- Nickel-plated accessory
- Delivered in a gift box on the same day
- Practical, high-quality, and stylish
Product Dimensions:
- Stone Size: 2.5 x 1.5 cm (0.984 in x 0.590 in)
- Total Length: 27.5 cm (10.826 in)
Delivery Times:
- United States and Europe: 3-4 business days
- Other countries: 3-7 business days
Each Iznik tile is a unique masterpiece, as distinctive as a fingerprint. Even if the same product is reproduced, it will never be identical. The product you are viewing is one of a kind and cannot be replicated. Iznik tiles never lose their value—they remain timeless, never go out of style, and are heirloom-quality works of art passed down through generations.
Pattern Significance: Elif Motif in Iznik Tiles
The Elif motif is one of the most prominent patterns in Iznik tiles, representing divine and universal symbolism.
- Divine Name: The Elif motif is often associated with the name of Allah, as it is the first letter of the Arabic alphabet and symbolizes the beginning of creation.
- Creation and Axis: Elif represents the vertical axis of the universe, symbolizing the central point around which everything revolves.
- Divine Order: The vertical and horizontal lines of the Elif motif depict balance and harmony, symbolizing the perfect order of the universe.
- Beauty and Perfection: As a symbol of divine perfection, the Elif motif reminds us of the perfect order and majesty of creation.
Pattern Significance: Tulip Motif in Iznik Tiles
The tulip is a timeless symbol in Iznik tiles, representing love, beauty, and perfection:
- Love: The tulip’s delicate elegance symbolizes romantic devotion.
- Beauty and Grace: Highlighting the beauty of nature and the artistic craftsmanship of Iznik tiles.
- Perfection: The tulip’s symmetrical petals symbolize balance and harmony.
- Divinity: Sharing the same Arabic letters as "Allah," the tulip connects to divine love.
- Cycles of Nature: Tulips are harbingers of spring, representing renewal, growth, and the vitality of nature.
- Nobility and Elegance: Tulips were iconic symbols of wealth and refinement during the Ottoman Empire, often adorning palaces and royal gardens.
The Couples in a Boat Iznik Tile Bookmark combines the rich symbolism of the Elif and tulip motifs with timeless craftsmanship, making it a meaningful gift for book lovers and admirers of Turkish art.
