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The art of tiles has been first used in Islamic architecture in the 9 th century, and was brought to Anatolia by the Seljuks. Between 14-17 th centuries it was developed by Turkish artists in Ottoman period and totally vanished during 17 th century without documentation and know-how behind it. İznik Tiles that were used for wall decorations or for household, are now taken to a  third dimension with its enormous history background designs in our daily life as follows:
? Home deco objects,
? Jewelries (Iznik Tile with sterling silver)
? Man and woman accessories,
? F
urniture,
? Interior and exterior architecture

Anı Nicaea Iznik Tiles are completely handcrafted by artisan
s utilizing original methods of 400 years old İznik Tilemaking Art.
İznik Tiles are produced from the raw materia
l obtained from İznik region, 85% half valuable mine called ?quartz?. They demolish the negative energy around you by this special mine ?quartz?. Characteristics of İznik Tile is as folows;

? The composition of the tile; biscuit, unde
rcoating and glaze; includes 80-85% ratio of quartz, (SiO2)

? The  colors on the tile resemble  
the  semi-precious stones such as the dark blue of lapis lazuli, the blue of turquoise, the redness of coral, and the green of emerald.

? It is fired in the oven at 900 degrees and durable to all air conditions and due to fact it keep
s its all characteristics for thousands of years as well as in internal and external architecture.

? The quartz isola
tes temperature therefore it keeps places warm in summer or hot in winter.

?   The designs on the tile 
; symbolize rich Iznik region of flora and fauna.

?Keep art alive by living it up?...