Making Iznik Ceramics

Iznik pottery or iznik ware named after the town of iznik in western anatolia where it was made is a decorated ceramic that was produced from the last quarter of the 15th century until the end of the 17th century.

Making iznik ceramics.

So much so that mass produced replicas with printed rather than handmade designs are sold in droves on the streets of istanbul s sultanahmet area for as low as 5 each. 1 16 of 100 results for iznik ceramics turkish ceramics hand painted ceramic plate 7 inch red. Hardcover 38 09 38. But the real pieces are valuable beyond the sentimental.

Iznik was an established centre for the production of simple earthenware pottery with an underglaze decoration when in the last quarter of the 15th century craftsmen in the. D etailed colorful iznik ceramics are a popular turkish souvenir. There may have been potteries at iznik where there were deposits of suitable clay as early as the 12th century but it was not until the late 15th century that pottery making came into its own in turkey the chief centre of production became established in the. 5 0 out of 5 stars 2.

These estimates range from 850 900 c to 1200 c. The artistry of ottoman ceramics. Paris born and trained artist danielle adjoubel draws on her turkish heritage to custom design and create handmade ceramic and porcelain art pieces. Focusing on the iznik style of the ottoman empire danielle s artwork features on.

For iznik ceramics ignition temperatures can only be estimated. A 2006 christie s lot of 15th century iznik pottery dishes sold for over 500 000. Mural wall panels in homes and hotels swimming pools decorative ceramic tiles large plates bowls vases and original tableware. Iznik ware in islāmic ceramics a school of turkish pottery making that flowered throughout the 16th and on into the 17th century.