Product Features:
- Completely handmade
- Fast delivery, same-day shipping with a velvet-covered VIP wooden box
- Made using Iznik ceramic art with underglaze technique
- Plate diameter: 25cm (9.84 inches)
- Fired at 800-1000°C
- Ultra-protected special packaging
- The box contains a plastic stand for display, can also be hung on the wall
- Box includes an explanation in both English and Turkish introducing the ceramic
- Delivery within 3-4 business days in the United States and Europe. 3-7 days to Other countries
Delivery:
- Delivery within 3-4 business days in the United States and Europe
- 3-7 days to other countries
Each Iznik ceramic piece is unique, like a fingerprint. Even if the same product is reproduced, it will never be exactly the same. The exact product you are viewing cannot be reproduced again. We recommend you purchase the product you like immediately, as it may not be available again. Iznik ceramics never lose their value, they never go out of style, and they never fade. They are artistic heirlooms that can be passed down from generation to generation.
Design Information: Tulip Motif Meaning
- In Iznik ceramics, the tulip is seen as a symbol of love, beauty, and perfection. The word "lale" (tulip) in Turkish shares the same letters as the Arabic word for God (Allah), and thus it is also associated with divine love. (16th century)
- Love: The tulip is often seen as a symbol of love due to its delicate beauty and graceful form.
- Beauty and Elegance: The tulip is known as a delicate and aesthetic flower in nature. In Iznik ceramics, tulip motifs emphasize the beauty and elegance of ceramic craftsmanship.
- Perfection: The tulip, due to its symmetrical shape and even its petals, is often seen as a symbol of perfection.
- Divine: The tulip is sometimes viewed as a divine symbol due to its similarity to the Arabic word for God (Allah).
Design Information: Golden Horn Motif
- The Golden Horn motif first appeared in Iznik ceramics in the 16th century. The ceramics were made in the city of Iznik, near the Golden Horn.
- The Golden Horn is generally seen as a symbol of wealth, abundance, and luck.
- The natural beauty and strategic position of the Golden Horn made it an important trade center during the Ottoman Empire.
- The Golden Horn motif is popular in Iznik ceramics due to its symbolic meaning, beauty, and durability.
- Sea and Water: The Golden Horn is a body of water in Istanbul, and the Golden Horn motifs in Iznik ceramics symbolize the sea and water. Water is seen as the source of life and a cleansing power. These motifs reflect the flow of water, the movement of waves, and the enchanting beauty of the sea.
- Symbol of Istanbul: The Golden Horn is one of the symbols of Istanbul. The motifs in Iznik ceramics represent the historical and cultural significance of Istanbul and highlight its connection to the sea and its historical past.
- Decoration and Aesthetic: The Golden Horn motifs are one of the decorative elements of Iznik ceramics and add aesthetic value to the ceramics. These motifs reflect the visual appeal of the ceramics and the artisans' craftsmanship.
- Overall, the Golden Horn motifs in Iznik ceramics reflect the flow of water, the beauty of the sea, the symbolic value of Istanbul, and the aesthetic value of the ceramics.
