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Maiden’s Tower
£42.00Step into a realm of imagination and beauty with Berna’s exquisite depiction of The Maiden’s Tower. Through the delicate and intricate strokes of miniature art, Berna brings to life her unique vision and taste, creating a mesmerizing masterpiece that captivates and inspires.
Map of Pir-i Reis
The miniature artist, Sema Yurtseven, intricately applies the detailed and precise techniques of miniature art. This artwork is the combination of two arts: Calligraphy and Miniature. The map is drawn by Pir-I Reis who was the Ottoman-Turkish admiral and cartographer born at Gelibolu during the. According to historians, he was the first cartographer providing the most accurate description of America and some places of Africa. The artist used one of his map presented to Ottoman Sultan Selim I in 16th century. The artist created a scene surrounding the map. The scene reflects Ottoman villages as well as elements of journeys including ships, sea, wind and compass. The precision of the details in the scene can only be visible through a magnifying glass, are reflected in the mastery of the miniature art. The calligraphy is also written by the artist. The artwork is made on kid leather, which is one of the hardest surfaces to depict an artwork, particularly fine details.
Medium Size Bowl
£25.00This 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.
Mevlana
£420.00String art or pin and thread art, is characterized by an arrangement of colored thread strung between points to form geometric patterns or representational designs such as a ship’s sails. In Turkish, it is called as philogprahy. In this design, a Dervish is descripted while he is in complete devout position to Allah and being surrounded by “Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem (English: In the Name of God the Merciful- Arabic: ‘بِسْمِ ٱللَّٰهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ)” It takes 2-3 days entirelu to complete nailing the frame over a velvet foundation and then 4-5 days to knitting it with the string.
Mim
£70.00Meem (Mim) is the 24th letter of the Arabic alphabet and equivalent to the letter ‘M’ in Latin alphabet. It is believed that it has many secrets in it. It is the first letter of Prophet Hz. Muhammad.
Initially, the calligrapher (who is unknown) wrote this Meem 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.
Mughal Flower
£225.00Mughal Flower: Step into a world of historical elegance and artistic mastery with Nazli Durmusoglu’s unique interpretation of 16th-century Babur-style miniatures. Using a blend of traditional tezhib techniques and innovative painting methods, Nazli breathes new life into these timeless artworks, enriching them with vibrant colors and shimmering gold accents.
Navy Battal
£75.00Battal 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.
Navy Tulip with Muraqqa
£285.00This artwork was made with a muraqqa technique.
Murakka is a type of traditional art created by gluing various artworks on top of each other on cardboard. In this example, the artist has combined three different ebru styles: battal (stone pattern), çiçek (floral) and basic (zemin), all designed to complement one another. The artist has used the battal ebru style to create the outer frame of this work, which is one of the basic patterns and is widely used in marbling, and the kumlu ebru style to create the inner frame, which is usually applied as a thin sill, drawn on the edges of the flowered marbling. The rose, a distinguished floral pattern in marbling, is the focal point of this work of art. The rose motif is well-known as a symbol of the prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him).
Original Artwork of Unique Ottoman Pano
Original artwork of illumination is inspired by the intricate designs of wallpaper. Selcen has skillfully incorporated the classic Damask pattern into her creations. These patterns, rooted in the rich heritage of 16th-century Ottoman art, are a testament to timeless beauty and elegance.
Oxford City
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Berna’s latest masterpiece, where Oxford’s urban identity comes to life. Berna has beautifully divided her artwork into two sections, offering a harmonious blend of architectural splendor and natural beauty.
Oxford City
£60.00Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Berna’s latest masterpiece, where Oxford’s urban identity comes to life. Berna has beautifully divided her artwork into two sections, offering a harmonious blend of architectural splendor and natural beauty.
Passage of Judges
This work, which depicts Ottoman tents and the collective passage of state officials, is an elegant continuation of the miniature tradition that reflects the Ottoman Empire’s rich cultural heritage. The state officials and their assistants are brought to life in this exquisite illustration scene depicted with extraordinary detail, wearing the traditional clothes they wore at the time. This work can be regarded as a historical source because of the clothes, accessories, and ornaments depicted on the horses, which are based on sources describing that period. In addition to the traditional Ottoman miniature techniques, the artist’s mastery of illumination art techniques such as halkar, scanning, and geometry is evident. Sarısaman paper was used for the work, which is more than 100 years old and is one of the first editions of the Lausanne legislation book written in Ottoman Turkish. The artist’s goal in this piece was to present this 100-year-old paper as a work of art to be displayed by painting on it with Turkish miniature art in combination with tezhip techniques, depicting some of the cultural features of Ottoman civilisation.
