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Turkish ceramics originated in iznik and can be traced as far back as the Uygurs of the 8th and  9th centuries.

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Prior to the 17th century the traditional designs included plant motifs, arabesques, and chinese clouds.

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Later there was a shift towards a more naturalistic style in wich tulips, carnations, hyacinths, roses, spring blooms, lilies, cypress trees and clusters of grapes and vine leaves appeared.