An ornamentation artist of Iranian origin mirrors the harmony of Iranian and Ottoman patterns in her masterpieces. In an exclusive interview with Anadolu Agency, Zahra Masoumi shared her thoughts on ...

Flowers and flower gardens were an important feature of the 16th century Ottoman elite and court culture. In the sultan’s palace, flowers embellished architectural tiles, opulent textiles and ...

Nurhan Atasoy, the grand dame of Ottoman history and chronicler of its artistic wonders, may well spark another revolution with her new work, Impressions of Ottoman Culture in Europe: 1453–1699.

One hundred years on from the official end of their empire on 1 November 1922, it is time to look afresh at the Ottomans. Lasting over six centuries, from 1299 till 1922, spanning the three continents ...

Ottomans are, in our minds, a truly timeless piece of furniture. First introduced in Europe via Turkey in the 18th century, these accent pieces can act as foot rests or even provide hidden storage, ...