Artworks
High Quality Turkish 50% Silk 50% Cotton Marbled Red Elegant Scarf
This hand-dyed artwork is designed and made by the artist Nimet Koc. It is made using the traditional ‘batik’ method.
It is being made by choosing high quality textile (raw – uncoloured) and cut based on the dimension.
The water is marbled uniquely for each scarf. Therefore, each scarf is unique, peerless and one of its kind.
High Quality Turkish 50% Silk 50% Cotton Marbled White-Yellow Elegant Scarf
This hand-dyed artwork is designed and made by the artist Nimet Koc. It is made using the traditional ‘batik’ method.
It is being made by choosing high quality textile (raw – uncoloured) and cut based on the dimension.
The water is marbled uniquely for each scarf. Therefore, each scarf is unique, peerless and one of its kind.
High Quality Turkish 50% Silk 50% Crepe Marbled Orange Elegant Scarf
This hand-dyed artwork is designed and made by the artist Nimet Koc. It is made using the traditional ‘batik’ method.
It is being made by choosing high quality textile (raw – uncoloured) and cut based on the dimension.
The water is marbled uniquely for each scarf. Therefore, each scarf is unique, peerless and one of its kind.
Hilye-i Şerif (“The Noble Description”)
Hilye-i şerîf or hilye-i nebî is an ornamental art developed by Ottoman calligraphers in the 17th century. It includes Qur’anic verses and Prophet Hz. Muhammad’s a description of the physical and moral characteristics. The four circular panels contain the names of Hz. Abu Bakr, Hz. Omar, Hz. Ali and Hz. Uthman.
Initially, the calligrapher (who is unknown) wrote this Hilye on the cardboard and the illuminator, Sema Yurtseven, has uniquely designed and applied this harmonious and coherent illumination art. In the original artwork, real gold is used for the yellow parts you see here.
Hyacinth
This artwork was made with a muraqqa technique.
Muraqqa (Murakka) is an example of beautiful writing written on a paper glued on top of each other like cardboard. In the art of marbling, it is a form of sandy marbling with a thin sill drawn on the edges of the flowered marblings and arranged with a matching coloured battal on the outside. Tahrir is drawn in optional colours -usually gold or silver- around the sills.
Intensive Miniature and Tezhib Course
£90.00Miniature Art
Discover the art of classical miniature painting through hands-on practice. Explore traditional composition, figures, colour and painting techniques while creating your own miniature artwork from a design prepared by the instructor.
Please see below for full course content, process and learning outcomes.
Classical Illumination | Tezhib Course
Explore the refined art of classical Turkish illumination tezhib course and its traditional motifs, including Rûmî, Hatâyî and stylised floral forms. Learn colour application, gilding and fine detailing while working on a classical design prepared by the instructor.
Please see below for full course content, process and learning outcomes.
Istanbul is in my Hand (Printed)
The miniature artist, Sema Yurtseven, has uniquely designed and applied this harmonious and coherent miniature art. She inspired from her imagination and desire for keeping the historical city of Istanbul in her hands. As you may see, there are many micro-details which can only be seen by directly looking the original artwork with magnifying glass. In the original artwork, real gold is used for the yellow parts you see here.
Kufi “Allah”
Experience the divine beauty of Nazli Durmusoglu’s unique tezhib artwork, where classical illumination techniques and Kufic calligraphy come together in a harmonious blend of creativity and devotion. This exceptional piece, based on the combination of circles and hexagons, beautifully depicts Allah as the one and only God in Islam.
Kufi “Muhammed”
Discover the exquisite beauty of Nazli Durmusoglu’s unique tezhib artwork, where classical illumination techniques meet Kufic calligraphy in a harmonious blend of creativity and skill. This captivating piece honors the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w) through a mesmerizing combination of circles and hexagons.
Lale-i Nazenin
The delicate beauty of Nazli Durmusoglu’s unique tezhib artwork, where tradition meets innovation. This enchanting Istanbul Tulip design, symbolizing two lovers embracing, is brought to life through the intricate hatching technique on watercolor.
Lale-i Nazenin (Kind Tulip)
The delicate beauty of Nazli Durmusoglu’s unique tezhib artwork, where tradition meets innovation. This enchanting Istanbul Tulip design, symbolizing two lovers embracing, is brought to life through the intricate hatching technique on watercolor.
Leather Swirl Marbled Notebook
£75.00An exceptional, hand-sewn leather notebook featuring near-identical marbled covers. The result of a rare collaboration between a master bookbinder and an Ebru artist.
