Pottery
Pottery has been produced in Anatolia (Central Turkey) since the Neolithic Period. The art of pottery developed and flourished following the arrival of the Seljuks in Anatolia, which had long been an important center of pottery production. The abundance of high quality natural materials in the area made the city of Konya the center of pottery during the 12th and 13th centuries. In later years, the region around Iznik and Kütahya in Western Turkey became hubs of production.
Craftsmen were influenced by the Seljuks as well as by surrounding tribes and cultures. When the Silk Road was at its peak in the 16th century, Chinese influences arrived and traces of Chinese styles can be seen in the pottery of the time.
Turkish pottery is still known today for its high quality, vibrant colors and intricate designs.
Pottery has been produced in Anatolia (Central Turkey) since the Neolithic Period. The art of pottery developed and flourished following the arrival of the Seljuks in Anatolia, which had long been an important center of pottery production. The abundance of high quality natural materials in the area made the city of Konya the center of pottery during the 12th and 13th centuries. In later years, the region around Iznik and Kütahya in Western Turkey became hubs of production.
Craftsmen were influenced by the Seljuks as well as by surrounding tribes and cultures. When the Silk Road was at its peak in the 16th century, Chinese influences arrived and traces of Chinese styles can be seen in the pottery of the time.
Turkish pottery is still known today for its high quality, vibrant colors and intricate designs.