Gök Medrese Restoration, Sivas

Located in Sivas, Gök Medrese derives its name from the distinctive blue tones used in its tile surfaces. Within the scope of the restoration completed in 2021, İznik Mavi Çini undertook the production of Seljuk-period tiles in forms and techniques consistent with the original applications.

The tiles were prepared using the colored glaze technique and presented a surface language shaped by the combined use of turquoise and manganese purple tones. Production included hexagonal, rectangular, square, and specially patterned forms, resulting in a total of 25,000 tiles. These elements were produced using the tile mosaic technique with monochrome glazes, then applied as part of the completed restoration works.

The guiding approach of the project emphasized the preservation of the structure’s original material character and visual coherence. All produced tiles were evaluated in direct relation to the existing architectural surfaces, and the restoration process was carried out within a framework respectful of the monument’s historical identity.

“Restoration in Seljuk structures must prioritize material and technical consistency before formal considerations.”
— “İznik Mavi Çini, Senior Restoration Workshop Manager”