Black Sea

Basic Introduction to Turkish Ceramics Straddling Europe and Asia, Turkey, located between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea, is one of the world's major producers and consumers of ceramics. Even affected by the global financial crisis in 2009, it did not affect its position in the global ceramic industry. During the "Silk Road" era, Turkey used its unparalleled collection of Yuan Dynasty blue-and-white porcelain, acquired through Silk Road trade, to express its appreciation for Chinese ceramics. Product Characteristics These exquisite Turkish ceramics, after being washed and evolved by time, have taken on their own cultural imprint of Turkey. They are vividly colorful with lively patterns that are a miniature reflection of the Turkish cultural spirit, narrating touching stories about faith and Turkey itself. Historical Folklore The history of ceramic production in Turkey dates back to the Seljuk period. A representative work is an octagonal tile with a double-headed eagle design, currently housed in the Konya Karatay Ceramic Museum, which was made in 1236 AD and has a history of over 700 years. It is generally believed that the method of making tiles in Turkey came from Iran, while the technology for producing daily-use and decorative ceramics was introduced from…