Islamic Flowers Blooming in Fire: In Russia
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RUSSIA---Despite being one of the oldest known Turkish Islamic artifacts, the hand made "flowers blooming in fire" tiles have never lost their beauty. Traditional tiles are made of fired clay soil covered with glaze and colorful patterns. The Aegean province of Kütahya is one of the best known centers for ceramic tiles. Lavishly decorating a number of late Ottoman buildings, the Kütahya tiles found their way into mosques, palaces and madrasahs (religious schools) starting from the 14th century. They reached their zenith when the İznik tiles lost their popularity four centuries later. The catchy art form appeals to many people, coming from as far as Russia to see the wonders. Three Russian women came to Kütahya to learn the unique art of tile firing. [link]
RUSSIA---Despite being one of the oldest known Turkish Islamic artifacts, the hand made "flowers blooming in fire" tiles have never lost their beauty. Traditional tiles are made of fired clay soil covered with glaze and colorful patterns. The Aegean province of Kütahya is one of the best known centers for ceramic tiles. Lavishly decorating a number of late Ottoman buildings, the Kütahya tiles found their way into mosques, palaces and madrasahs (religious schools) starting from the 14th century. They reached their zenith when the İznik tiles lost their popularity four centuries later. The catchy art form appeals to many people, coming from as far as Russia to see the wonders. Three Russian women came to Kütahya to learn the unique art of tile firing. [link]