The Gold Ewer That Returned to Anatolia
An ancient Hattian gold ewer brings delicate metalwork, a collector’s fascination and a return to Ankara into one story, with a contemporary sculpture carrying its memory forward.
A journal of jewelry and crafts
The history of Turkey,
worn in silver
Stories about jewelry and the crafts behind it — court goldsmiths and mountain silversmiths, wire woven thread by thread, and the patient hands that keep the trade alive. Written for curious readers and for those choosing a piece of their own.
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A Rose Garden in Glass: The Beykoz Gülabdan
Pink roses, blue forget-me-nots and delicate gilding turn a Beykoz rosewater bottle into a small garden, connecting the pleasure of fine detail with the history of Ottoman glass.
A Case Within a Case: London Watches for Ottoman Buyers
Nested cases, diamond-set silver hands and a river painted in enamel reveal the intimate appeal of London watches made for Ottoman buyers in the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.
Gordion’s Bronze Fibulae: Adornment Beside a King
A cloth bag beside a royal coffin held 145 bronze fibulae: Gordion’s remarkable garment pins reveal sculptural beauty, far-reaching connections and a mystery of personal adornment.
Mother-of-Pearl and Silver Underfoot: The Ottoman Nalın
Mother-of-pearl, blue cloth and silver thread illuminate the story of Ottoman nalın, from their practical role in the hammam to bridal gifts and expressions of status.
Jewelry for Coffee: The Ottoman Zarf
A tiny gold coffee-cup holder from Sultan Abdülhamid II’s collection reveals a world of twisting ruby bands, diamond flowers and nineteenth-century Ottoman luxury.