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When we speak of Turkish calligraphy, we refer to writing of aesthetic value in characters based on the Arabic script, which the Turks had adopted as their writing medium after their conversion to Islam. The Arabic characters gradually assumed an aesthetic function after the advent of Islam, and this process gathered momentum from the mid-eighth […]

We arrived in Istanbul with no plans, except a desire to see Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus, and of course, Istanbul itself. We were pleasantly amazed at how easy it is to travel around, how helpful are the Turks, and how inexpensive are hotels, restaurants, and just about everything else. In Istanbul we stayed in the delightful, […]

Turkish Marbling – Ebru Lessons in Istanbul. Turkish Paper marbling is a method of aqueous surface design, which can produce patterns similar to marble or other stone, hence the name. The patterns are the result of color floated on either plain water or a viscous solution known as size, and then carefully transferred to a […]

Henna Tattoo Design – Sultanahmet IstanbulHenna Tattoo Art for our guest that come to visit us in our workshop in Sultanahmet. Turkish and Indian Style Henna in ISTANBUL ( Kına )Traditional Turkish Style Henna Tattoo In Istanbul( Henna Designs – Wedding Organisations / Special Events ) Henna is an old tradition in Turkish Culture. It […]