
​A TASTE OF TURKEY
Imported Turkish Treasures & more...

CERAMICS
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THE MEANING OF DESIGNS
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CARNATIONS symbolise intermingling of the earthly and heavenly gardens of paradise.
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ROSES always look up so that its glory can be seen by God and symbolise love.
TULIPS represent submission, modesty, and true love.
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DIANTHUS FLOWERS and lacework leaves represent regeneration and the upcoming spring.
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POMEGRANTE is the fruit of pradise and is believed that scattering it inside a newly-wed bride's house will make the marriage long lasting, rich and full of children; symbolizing abundance and fertility.
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CINTEMANI is the most common formed from 3 pearls and is a symbol of protection, power, and strength...
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LOTUS FLOWERS are considered as a positive sign just because of their design and therefore are a symbol of the transition from the 'Sunset to Sunshine'.
The cloudy motif is usually used to connect and/or complete the patterns, and it is interrelated with the dragon motif.
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LEAF It is a motif which is related to life and death. It is believed that a person dies with every falling leaf and a person is born with every new leaf. It is also symbolizes the immortality of the spirit. The color green is a symbol of heaven.
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EVIL EYE is believed to bring good luck and protection.
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​Tree of Life is a central symbol in turkish mythology. the elements symbolize the ancient faith of rebirth, growth and development of the Turkish people.
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The birds of life that will fly away when the time comes. It is believed that after death spirits come to the branches of this tree to envoy endless happiness.









