Artworks
The meeting
Battal marbling is the name of the first and most important form, which is the basis of all forms of marbling art.
In this form, where the paints remain as they are poured from the brush, the artist has no further touch. The elements that determine the mastery and beauty of this technique are the balanced brush strokes and colour harmony, which will ensure that the paints fall on the surface in equal intervals and sizes.
The Noble
The miniature artist, Sema Yurtseven, intricately applies the detailed and precise techniques of miniature art. Through her works, she provides a visual account of the most notable historical architectural sites which have been a source of comfort and inspiration.
The precision of the details in the architectural geniuses, which are only visible through a magnifying glass, are reflected in the mastery of the miniature art.
All architectural sites are some of featured buildings in Istanbul: the Maiden Tower, Galata Tower, Hagia Sophia, Sultanahmet Mosque, Suleymaniye Mosque. The history of oldest building, Hagia Sophia, dated back to 6th century.
The Source of Light
This unique work of art, a fusion of calligraphy and marbling art, is entirely the artist’s own creation. The symmetrical calligraphy in the artwork that reads as ‘Wallāhu Mutimmu Nụrihī’ in Arabic is a verse from the Holy Qur’an (Surah As-Saf 61:8). It translates as ‘Allah will certainly perfect His light’. The technique used here produces a reverse or mirror image. This writing style is known as müsennâ (specular), and it can also be described as a bifold (müsennâ), duplicate writing (çift yazı), or as ‘reflecting itself’ (mütenâzır). However, this technique has not been applied to the entire text. The name Allah is written only once, but the rest of the verse is written in müsenna style to refer to Allah’s light in both this world and the afterlife. In addition, the calligraphic text was created using the akkase ebru technique, one of many unique ebru styles. This technique is achieved by masking a pre-designed and perfectly cut pattern, miniature, or writing, which is then pasted on the paper surface and marbled in the desired colours.
The Sun – Calligraphy Muhammad
This artwork is the collaborative work of two master artists and is an original work in which two different branches of traditional Turkish arts, illumination and calligraphy, are used in harmony. As the main subject and the heart of the work, the name of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) is written in müsennâ-style calligraphy in the centre. Master calligrapher Sahof Almustafa’s calligraphic text reads “Muhammad” (the messenger of Islam and the proclaimer of the Qurʾān).
Prophet Muhammad’s (Peace be upon him) name is surrounded by 14 repetitions of “Sallallahu alayhi wasallam” (the Arabic for: May Allah honour him and grant him peace). In keeping with the purpose of its emergence, artist Gülcan Acar has decorated this calligraphic text with the art of illumination. She has created a one-of-a-kind pattern that complements the text by combining various motifs and stylized flowers. The artist has also employed
traditional tezhip and hâlkâr techniques. Hâlkâr is a special technique in which diluted gold is used to embellish or colour the patterns. Real gold has been used in this piece to colour the red motifs that were used in the original artwork.
Tile Box with Stars
This artwork is designed and made by Songul ERGUN. It is made using the traditional method that takes almost 40 days from the traditional dough to the printed version of the original miniature artwork.
Tiny 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.
Tower Bridge (Original)
The artist intricately applies the detailed and precise techniques of miniature art. Through her work, she provides a visual account of the some of the historical architectural sites of London. The scene reflects the buildings of Big Ben, Tower Bridge and Tower of London. It further includes the Thames Water. The precision of the details in the architectural geniuses, which are only visible through a magnifying glass, are reflected in the mastery of the miniature art. The red umbrella surrounding the signature of artist represents the rainy weather as a typical weather in London. This artwork includes fine details which are even less than 1 mm size. The artwork is made on kid leather, which is one of the hardest surface to depict an artwork, particularly fine details.
Tree Embroidered Canvas Tote Bag with Side Pocket
Elevate your everyday style with this beautifully tree embroidered tote bag with side pocket! Made from 100% high-quality canvas cotton, our tote bags are designed for durability, comfort, and elegance.
All of our designs are unique and inspired from the fine arts including miniature, illumination and tile art.
So whether you’re heading to the market, the beach, or a casual outing, this tote is your perfect companion. It’s stylish, versatile, and spacious enough to hold all your essentials!
Tree Embroidered Shopper Style Canvas Tote Bag
Elevate your everyday style with this beautifully embroidered canvas cotton shopper tote bag! Our canvas tote bags are made from 100% high-quality cotton and designed for durability, comfort, and elegance!
All the designs are unique and inspired from the fine arts including miniature, illumination and tile art.
Whether you’re heading to the market, the beach, or a casual outing, our tote bags are your perfect companion. They’re stylish, versatile, and spacious enough to hold all your essentials!
Tulip and Hyacinth
The art of marbling is the art of paper decoration, which is formed by sprinkling water-insoluble paints on the thick water, with the help of brushes made of rose branch and horsehair, by adding bovine bile, on the surface and putting them on paper.
Tulip Bell
This handmade artwork is designed and made by Emsele BAL. It is made using the traditional method that takes almost 40 days from the traditional dough to the printed version of the original miniature artwork.
Tûtî – Brilliant Parrot
Immerse yourself in the poignant and uplifting story behind Berna’s latest miniature masterpiece. This artwork began with the joyful depiction of a parrot amidst vibrant spring flowers. However, the loss of her beloved grandfather during its creation profoundly influenced the scene, weaving a narrative of grief and hope. The artwork was captured step by step through her skilled brush strokes. Just go to the next image.
