Red Tulip Pocket Mirror
Product Features:
- Completely handmade
- Produced using the underglaze technique
- Fired at 800-1000°C
- İznik ceramic stone diameter: 6 cm
- Metal frame diameter: 7 cm
- Ships the same day with the wooden box shown in the images
Each Iznik tile is unique, like a fingerprint. Even if the same product is recreated, it will never be identical.
The product you are viewing cannot be replicated exactly. If you like it, we recommend purchasing it while it's still available.
Iznik tiles never lose their value, go out of style, or wear out. They are timeless works of art that can be passed down from generation to generation.
Design Details: The Tulip Motif
In Iznik ceramics, the tulip symbolizes love, beauty, and perfection. The Turkish word for tulip, "lale," shares the same letters as the Arabic word for God (Allah), linking it to divine love in Islamic culture.
- Love: The tulip is often seen as a symbol of love because of its delicate beauty and graceful form.
- Beauty and Elegance: Known for its natural elegance, the tulip motif highlights the craftsmanship and aesthetic appeal of Iznik ceramics.
- Perfection: Its symmetrical shape and balanced petals symbolize perfection.
- Divine Association: Due to its resemblance to the Arabic word for God, the tulip is sometimes regarded as a divine symbol.
- Nature’s Cycle: As a harbinger of spring, tulips symbolize renewal, rebirth, and growth in nature.
- Nobility and Wealth: Tulips became a prominent symbol during the Ottoman Empire, adorning palaces and important structures to represent nobility, sophistication, and affluence.
- Turkish Culture and History: Tulips hold a significant place in Turkish heritage, cultivated in Ottoman palace gardens and embraced as a cultural emblem. The tulip motifs in Iznik ceramics are a testament to this historical connection.
A Timeless Gift with Deep Meaning
During the Ottoman era, one of the most cherished gifts a man could give to a woman was a mirror. This gift carried the message:
"I couldn't find a gift more beautiful than you."
The Red Tulip Pocket Mirror is one of the most exquisite gifts you can give to a woman, reflecting beauty, elegance, and heartfelt sentiment.
