Nativity Scenes - Turkey

Our Turkish nativity scene features three fritware figures and a Turkish rug. These nativity figures are handcrafted in Turkey using methods and techniques from the 14th to 16th century Iznik pottery tradition of the Ottoman Empire. The tulip is a...

Stylized carnations were used in art during the Ottoman empire to reflect wealth and abundance. Multi-colored carnations beautifully decorate this nativity scene from Turkey. Turkish carnations are typically shown as large fan-like single flowers...

Stylized carnations were used in art during the Ottoman empire to reflect wealth and abundance. Red carnations beautifully decorate this nativity scene from Turkey. Turkish carnations are typically shown as large fan-like single flowers. Our Turkish...

The halic spiral design on this Turkish nativity set is a traditional motif in Turkish art originating during the Ottoman empire.  Flowing spiral designs inspired by the bay of Istanbul gracefully decorate this  nativity scene from Turkey. The...

Stylized carnations were used in art during the Ottoman empire to reflect wealth and abundance. Carnations in red beautifully decorate this nativity scene from Turkey. Turkish carnations are typically shown as large fan-like single flowers. Our...

The tulip is a traditional motif in Turkish art and blue tulips decorate this beautiful nativity scene from Turkey. Did you know in the 16th century, the Dutch brought tulip bulbs to Holland from Turkey? The name tulip is derived from the Turkish word...

The tulip is a traditional motif in Turkish art and it beautifully decorates this nativity scene from Turkey. Did you know in the 16th century, the Dutch brought tulip bulbs to Holland from Turkey? The name tulip is derived from the Turkish word tulbend...