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The making process, the çini tradition, and reflections on slow art.
7 April 2026 · 4 min read
A vast chain of art stretching from the Seljuk period to today and being a small link in this chain... While drawing a motif in my workshop, whose traces am I actually following?
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24 March 2026 · 4 min read
That cobalt blue that comes to mind when one thinks of tiles. The feeling it evokes in you when blue and white come together.
10 March 2026 · 5 min read
Are those fine cracks on the porcelain a flaw? I wrote about why these branch-like lines, which we call "Şahdar", are actually inherent to the porcelain and their story resembling human nature.
24 February 2026 · 5 min read
The very first second you open the oven door: Is it a miracle or a disappointment? I shared the uncertain journey above 1000 degrees, the oven fairies, and what every mistake taught me
10 February 2026 · 4 min read
"Slow art" is not just an aesthetic choice for me, it has gradually turned into a way of life. Sitting in the studio on a cool morning, waiting for the kiln to come out, accepting mistakes — each has its own unique beauty.
