Iznik Pottery

Named after the town of İznik in the northern region of Anatolia, or Asian Türkiye, this high-quality pottery was produced from the last quarter of the 15th century to the end of the 17th century. Its style was Turkish, with Arabesque designs mixed with Chinese elements. Over time, the pottery became more colorful and had more flowing designs. During the sixteenth century, many imperial buildings were decorated with Iznik tiles. The most famous is the Sultan Ahmet Mosque, or Blue Mosque, in the Sultan Ahmet district of Istanbul, which was completed in 1616.