Turkey

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…

Turquoise Basic Introduction to TurquoiseTurquoise, the holy stone, can accumulate wealth, heal illnesses, ward off evil, prevent accidents, and improve both mental and physical health. It is universally recognized as a lucky stone. Actually, Turkey does not produce turquoise; it was likely named so because ancient Persian turquoise was initially transported through Turkey to Europe. Product FeaturesThe color ranges from sky blue to green, depending on the ratio of copper and iron content in the mineral. It generally appears in microcrystalline form as a blocky aggregate with a pearly fracture, usually as an outer shell or in nodular form. Currently, artificial turquoise can be synthesized in laboratories, but like synthetic crystals, its color is very uniform, differing from natural turquoise which often has irregularities or other inclusions of different colors, making them easy to distinguish. History and FolkloreWearing turquoise signifies prosperity. A gift is believed to bring more luck than something purchased oneself. Persian men often wore turquoise rings on their little fingers when traveling, while women wore them in hopes of becoming pregnant. In the Middle East, it is also considered a symbol of prosperity. People generally believe that wearing this gemstone brings good fortune, hence men also wear…