Tulip and Halic 25 cm Iznik Ceramic Plate with Yellow Frame

Tulip and Halic 25 cm Iznik Ceramic Plate with Yellow Frame

This 25 cm handmade Iznik ceramic plate features tulip and Halic inspired decoration within a yellow frame, offering a refined traditional look for display or gifting.

Product Features

• Completely handmade.
• Ships the same day in a velvet-covered VIP wooden box.
• Produced with the Iznik ceramic underglaze technique.
• Plate diameter: 25 cm (9.84 in).
• Fired at 800-1000 °C.
• Ultra-protective special packaging.
• A plastic display stand is included in the box, and the plate can also be hung on the wall.
• The box includes an English and Turkish information card introducing Iznik ceramics.

This product may contain fine glaze crackles that can be seen with the eye but cannot be felt when touched. This natural characteristic comes from the historical nature of Iznik ceramics, is also seen in the tiles of Selimiye Mosque and is not a defect. Known in tradition as Shahdar, these crackles are part of the natural life process of the ceramic and add authentic value and artistic originality to the piece.

Every Iznik ceramic piece is unique, just like a fingerprint. Even if the same product is produced again with the same design, it will not be exactly identical.

The exact same piece you are viewing now cannot be reproduced in precisely the same way.

If this piece matches your taste and need, choosing it now is recommended because each handmade ceramic item is one of a kind.

Iznik ceramics never lose their value, go out of fashion or become obsolete. They are artistic heirlooms that can be passed down from generation to generation.

Pattern Information: Meaning of the Halic Motif

The Halic motif first appeared in Iznik ceramics in the 16th century. It is connected with the Golden Horn area of Istanbul and became a distinctive decorative style.

Halic is often seen as a symbol of prosperity, abundance and good fortune. The natural beauty and strategic location of the Golden Horn made it an important trade and commercial center during the Ottoman period.

Sea and water: Since the Golden Horn is a body of water in Istanbul, Halic motifs symbolize the sea and water. Water is regarded as a source of life and a cleansing power.

Symbol of Istanbul: Halic motifs represent the historical and cultural importance of Istanbul and emphasize the city’s connection with the sea.

Decoration and aesthetics: Halic motifs add aesthetic value to Iznik ceramics and reflect the visual appeal of the ceramics and the skill of the artisans.

Overall, Halic motifs reflect the flow of water, the beauty of the sea, the symbolic value of Istanbul and the aesthetic value of Iznik ceramics.