Tag: Ceramics
Ceramics in Anatolia span nine millennia of craft—from Neolithic bowls of Central Anatolia and Mesopotamia to Hittite, Phrygian, Urartian wares; Roman and Byzantine glazes; Seljuk tiles; and the Ottomans’ world-famous İznik and Kütahya traditions. This tag gathers smart, practical guides to that history and where to shop today: studio visits in İznik and Kütahya, wheel-throwing towns like Avanos in Cappadocia, and curated stops in Istanbul’s bazaars and neighborhoods (Grand Bazaar, Arasta, Kadıköy, Çukurcuma). Expect museum spotlights (what to look for in tile panels and underglaze technique), maker profiles, and buyer tips—how to tell underglaze from overglaze, spot quality clay and clean foot rims, read stamps/signatures, pack and ship safely, and bargain without pressure.
