Green Tomb Restoration, Bursa (Yeşil Türbe)

The Green Tomb (Yeşil Türbe), located within the Green Complex in Bursa, occupies a distinct position in Ottoman architecture due to the extensive use of tiles covering all interior wall surfaces. This characteristic required a restoration approach that addressed both technical accuracy and material continuity.

Within the scope of the restoration project, İznik Mavi Çini took part in the production of tiles prepared using the colored glaze technique (renkli sır tekniği), which is identified in the source text as the production method of the period. Early Ottoman ceramics with red clay bodies were produced in the form of borders, inscribed panels, and mosaic panels. All production processes were carried out in a workshop environment with the approval of Istanbul Technical University, as stated in the primary source.

The restoration approach focused on preserving the existing architectural integrity of the structure and ensuring the continuity of its original tile language. Applications were handled with attention to dimensional, pattern-based, and technical consistency, and the overall process was conducted in alignment with the historical identity of the monument.

“Restoration is not the reinterpretation of what exists, but its continuation through accurate techniques.”

— “İznik Mavi Çini, Senior Restoration Workshop Manager”