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 elegance and aesthetics of Iznik craftsmanship.
- Perfection: Symbolizes perfection with its symmetrical shape and even petals.
- Divine Connection: Associated with divinity due to its resemblance to the word Allah.
- Cycle of Nature: Represents rebirth and renewal as a harbinger of spring.
- Nobility and Wealth: Became a significant symbol during the Ottoman Empire, representing refinement and prosperity.
Tulips played a vital role in Turkish culture and history, particularly during the Ottoman era, where they adorned palace gardens and symbolized imperial grandeur.
Design Details: Carnation Motif
In Turkish culture, carnations symbolize love, beauty, and passion. They are also associated with abundance and fertility. Their vibrant colors and delicate petals make them a striking visual element in Iznik tile designs.
Symbolic Meanings of the Carnation Motif:
- Love and Passion: Represents deep emotions and beauty.
- Fertility and Abundance: Reflects prosperity and richness of life.
- Durability: Known for their robust stems and resilience, carnations symbolize endurance.
- Cultural Heritage: Frequently used in Iznik tiles to represent Turkey's rich cultural heritage.
Introduced to Turkey in the 16th century, carnations quickly became popular decorative elements in Ottoman culture.
Design Details: Pomegranate Motif
The pomegranate motif in Iznik tiles represents abundance, fertility, and good fortune. Its numerous seeds symbolize prosperity, and its bright red color is associated with luck.
Symbolic Meanings of the Pomegranate Motif:
- Fertility and Abundance: Its many seeds signify prosperity.
- Good Fortune: Its vibrant red color is seen as a symbol of luck.
- Cultural and Religious Significance: In Ottoman culture, the pomegranate was also a symbol of Islam, with its seeds representing the Quran’s verses and its red color symbolizing the blood of 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.
