Gift for Father Iznik Tile Pill Box
Product Features:
- Completely handmade
- Stone Diameter: 4cm (1.57in)
- Metal Frame Diameter: 5cm (1.96in)
- Contains 3 pill compartments
- Shipped on the same day with the box shown in the image
Pattern Information: The Meaning of the Tulip Motif
In Iznik tiles, the tulip is seen as a symbol of love, beauty, and perfection. The Turkish word for tulip, lale, shares the same letters as the Arabic word for God (Allah), creating an association with divine love.
- Love: The delicate beauty and elegant form of the tulip make it a common symbol of love.
- Beauty and Grace: Known as a graceful and aesthetic flower in nature, tulip motifs in Iznik tiles highlight the beauty and craftsmanship of the ceramic art.
- Perfection: With its symmetrical shape and even petals, the tulip is often seen as a symbol of perfection.
- Divinity: Its resemblance to the Arabic word Allah sometimes makes the tulip a divine symbol.
- Cycle of Nature: Tulips are considered harbingers of spring. In Iznik tiles, tulip motifs symbolize the cycles of nature, such as rebirth, renewal, and growth.
- Nobility and Wealth: During the Ottoman Empire, the tulip became an important symbol. Tulip motifs used in palaces and significant structures symbolized nobility, elegance, and wealth.
- Turkish Culture and History: Tulips hold an important place in Turkish culture and history. In the Ottoman Empire, tulips were cultivated in palace gardens and adopted as a significant symbol. Tulip motifs in Iznik tiles represent this connection to Turkish history and culture.
