The Battle of Ankara in 1402 marked a particularly challenging period for the Ottoman Empire. The Ottomans, defeated by Tamerlane in this battle, suffered their first major defeat in history....
Iznik tiles are a unique reflection of history and culture. The evolution of this art form over time has led to the emergence of various styles and idioms. One such...
A comparison of vessels mentioned in Ottoman miniatures and written documents with surviving examples from Iznik reveals interesting results. Because these documents were largely prepared by clerks and administrative personnel...
Turkey is renowned worldwide for its tiles and ceramics. Our country's centuries-long history of tiles and ceramics not only represents a vibrant craft but also a significant industry thanks to...
After the death of Grand Vizier Sokollu Mehmet Pasha, the Ottoman Empire entered a period of stagnation, a stagnation felt not only in the political and military spheres but also...
Topkapı Palace, or Saray-ı Cedid, built on Istanbul's first hill, known as Zeytinlik, is surrounded by a 1,400-meter-long wall built during the reign of Mehmed the Conqueror in 1478. This...
While glazed decoration, mainly tile mosaics, was applied together with underglaze tile panels that we find in palaces during the Anatolian Seljuk period, a small amount of tile mosaic decoration...
Tiles, one of our traditional art forms, have been among the most elegant ornaments used in architectural structures since ancient times. The tile adventure began with the Karakhanids' conversion to...
Traditional pottery in Anatolia is divided into two groups according to production quality and the social classes they served: high-quality production centers and folk-style pottery centers. In Çatalhöyük and Hacılar,...
The known place of Suleiman the Magnificent in the universe is indicated in an inscription on the gate of Bender Castle in 1538. It states that Suleiman, the servant of...
