The Iznik art of 'chini' production was in its peak during the 16th century but then because of the ongoing wars in the Anatolian region it disappeared gradually towards the end of 17th century without leaving any documentation regarding its production. Thanks to the Iznik Foundation, Turkish craftsmen and experts on ceramics have started to work on designing new tiles to revive the ancient art. Iznik tiles require great work and attention in the design process as one piece totally handmade takes up to 70 days.
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