pavilion. They are each at least three feet tall. It seemed rare to
see tiles this large.
Tomorrow we are off to Kütahya to see the atölye where so much of the
modern çini is being produced. When I mention to shop keepers who sell
çini that I am going to Küyahya they all look at me like I am crazy.
They say, "Kütahya!? Why would you want to go there?". I am a bit
nervous but things seem to just work out when you let them. Its late
and we leave early. More in a few days...
2 comments:
Hi Alex, I enjoy your blog and your account of your visit to Istanbul. I am an amateur potter, just playing around with it for about a year and it was sooooo ironic that I was in Istanbul looking as the same sights as you were at almost the same time. Got home late last night from Istanbul. Saw some great contemporary Isnik potter at the Grand Bazaar with a matte finish rather than glossy, would love to know how they get that nice finish so if you find the secret, perhaps you will share.
Pauline
Pauline, how very serendipitous that you found my blog! How long were you in Istanbul for? I know the pottery you saw in the grand bazar. I don't know how he gets the matte finish but I know this. The Turkish word for glaze also means secret. Keep in touch...
Alex
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