Passe-Partout Framed VIP Plaque
Product Features:
- Product dimensions: 34 x 41.5 cm (13.39 x 16.34 in)
- Completely handcrafted Iznik tile.
- Delivered in a velvet-lined VIP wooden box, shipped on the same day.
- Produced using the underglaze technique of Iznik tile art.
- Fired at 800-1000°C (1472-1832°F).
- Delivery within 3-4 business days to the U.S. and Europe, 3-7 business days to other countries.
- Includes a wall-hanging apparatus.
- The box contains an informational card in English and Turkish about the tile.
Each Iznik tile is unique, just like a fingerprint. Even if the same design is recreated, no two pieces will ever be identical.
The exact product you are viewing will never be replicated again.
We recommend purchasing your favorite piece immediately, as its value will only grow over time.
Timeless Value:
Iznik tiles never lose their value, go out of style, or wear out. These artistic masterpieces are heirlooms passed down through generations.
Design Details: Tulip Motif
In Iznik tiles, the tulip symbolizes 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.
Symbolic Meanings of the Tulip Motif:
- Love: Represents love due to its delicate beauty and elegant form.
- Beauty and Grace: Highlights the beauty and elegance of Iznik craftsmanship.
- Perfection: Its symmetrical shape often symbolizes perfection.
- Divine Connection: Associated with divinity due to its linguistic resemblance to the word Allah.
- Cycle of Nature: Seen as a harbinger of spring, representing rebirth and renewal.
- Nobility and Wealth: Symbolized refinement and prosperity during the Ottoman Empire.
Tulips held a significant place in Turkish culture and history, especially during the Ottoman period, where they adorned palace gardens and symbolized the grandeur of the empire.
Design Details: Carnation Motif
In Turkish culture, carnations symbolize love, beauty, and passion. They are also seen as symbols of abundance and fertility. With their vibrant colors and delicate petals, carnations add a striking visual element to any Iznik tile design.
Symbolic Meanings of the Carnation Motif:
- Love and Passion: Represents deep emotions and beauty.
- Fertility and Abundance: Symbolizes prosperity and the richness of life.
- Durability: Known for their strong stems and robust structure, carnations reflect resilience.
- Cultural Heritage: Often used in Iznik tiles to represent Turkey's rich cultural heritage.
Introduced to Turkey in the 16th century, carnations quickly became a popular decorative element in Ottoman culture.
Design Details: Pomegranate Motif
The pomegranate motif in Iznik tiles represents abundance, fertility, and good fortune. Its numerous seeds are a symbol of prosperity, and its bright red color is associated with good luck.
Symbolic Meanings of the Pomegranate Motif:
- Fertility and Abundance: Reflects prosperity due to its many seeds.
- Good Fortune: Bright red color symbolizes luck.
- Cultural and Religious Significance: In Ottoman culture, the pomegranate was also a symbol of Islam, with its seeds representing the many verses of the Quran and its red color symbolizing the blood of the Prophet Muhammad.
First appearing in Iznik tiles in the 16th century, the pomegranate motif remains popular today and is featured in museums and private collections worldwide.
