Modern interpretation of traditional patterns. Honoring heritage while evolving.

Packing ceramics for international shipping. The bubble wrap bill is significant.

Glass cutting for mosaic work. Each piece shaped by hand with grozing pliers.

Workshop open day. Watching visitors try mosaic making for the first time.

Istanbul's art scene beyond the tourist spots. Contemporary meets traditional.

Grand Bazaar studio visit. Centuries of craft tradition in one building.

Iznik tile painting tutorial. The cobalt blue technique that defined Ottoman art.

Restoration of a damaged Ottoman-era tile panel. Matching 500-year-old glazes.

Making Turkish coffee cups (fincan). Small vessels with enormous cultural weight.

Art exhibition in Beyoglu. My pieces alongside contemporary Turkish artists.