Tulip and Pomegranate Patterned Iznik Ceramic Ibrik Set
Product Features:
- Fully handmade
- Velvet-lined VIP wooden box with same-day shipping
- Iznik ceramic art, produced using underglaze technique
- Ibrik Height: 30cm (11.811inches) | Plate Diameter: 20cm (7.874inches)
- Fired at 800-1000 degrees Celsius
- Includes an English and Turkish description of the ceramic in the box
Delivery:
- Delivery within 3-4 business days in the United States and Europe, 3-7 days to other countries.
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The value of Iznik tiles never decreases, never goes out of style, and never ages. It is a piece of art that can be passed down from generation to generation.
Pattern Information; Tulip Motif
In Iznik ceramics, the tulip is considered a symbol of love, beauty, and perfection. The Turkish word for tulip (lale) shares the same letters with the Arabic word for God (Allah), hence also associated with divine love.
- Love: The tulip, with its delicate beauty and elegant form, is often seen as a symbol of love.
- Beauty and Elegance: The tulip is known as a graceful and aesthetic flower in nature. Tulip motifs in Iznik tiles emphasize the beauty and elegance of ceramic craftsmanship.
- Perfection: Due to its symmetrical shape and even its leaves, the tulip is often seen as a symbol of perfection.
- Divine: Due to its similarity to the word for God (Allah), the tulip is sometimes considered a divine symbol.
- Cycle of Nature: The tulip is considered a harbinger of spring. In Iznik tiles, tulip motifs symbolize the revival of nature, rebirth, and growth as part of natural cycles.
- Nobility and Wealth: The tulip became an important symbol during the Ottoman Empire, symbolizing nobility, power, delicacy, and wealth.
- Turkish Culture and History: The tulip holds significant value in Turkish culture and history. Tulips were cultivated in palace gardens during the Ottoman Empire and adopted as a symbol. The tulip motifs in Iznik ceramics represent the connection to Turkish history and culture.
Pattern Information; Pomegranate Motif
The pomegranate motif in Iznik ceramics is a symbol of fertility, abundance, and good fortune. The many seeds of the pomegranate represent fertility and prosperity, while its bright red color is seen as a symbol of luck. In Ottoman culture, the pomegranate was also seen as a symbol in Islam. It is said that the numerous seeds of the pomegranate represent many verses of the Quran, while the bright red color symbolizes the blood of Prophet Muhammad.
- The pomegranate motif first appeared in Iznik ceramics in the 16th century.
- The pomegranate is often seen as a symbol of fertility, abundance, and good luck.
- The many seeds of the pomegranate symbolize prosperity, while the bright red color symbolizes luck.
- The pomegranate motif was popular in Iznik ceramics for many reasons, including its symbolic meaning, beauty, and durability.
- The pomegranate motif continues to be popular today and is found in museums and private collections worldwide.
