The Ottoman touch: traditional decorative arts and crafts

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The Ottoman Touch is an introduction to the classical arts and crafts of the Ottoman period. Being both an academic and artist, Kusoglu discovers the subtle secrets of various traditional arts and crafts, depicting them with lucid texts and vivid images. This book deserves to be a handbook for all who are interested in the Ottoman and Turkish history and art. Calligraphy, marbling, silver embossing, decorative beading, incrustation and many more are waiting to be discovered by avid readers.

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Savat (Niello) -- Kalem Work (Engraving) -- Silver Embossing -- Telkari (Filigree) -- Tombak -- Turkish Style Incrustation -- Güherse (Decorative Beading) -- The Seal in the Art of Engraving -- Ottoman Cup Holders -- Tepelik (Headdress Ornament) -- From Talisman to Ornament -- Censers -- Ottoman Belts and Buckles -- Ornamented Back of Mirrors -- Bazubend: The Pride of the Brave -- Silver Mushaf Cases -- İbriks (Ewers) -- Rings -- Turkish Spoons and Spoon-makers -- Old Turkish Door Knockers -- Turkish Bracelets -- Karagöz: Turkish Shadow Play -- Tophane Pipe -- Turkish Tombstones and the "Huwaʼl-Baqi" (He Is The Everlasting One) Inscription -- Ottoman Visiting Cards -- Mother-of-Pearl Inlay -- Prayer Beads -- The Signatures of Calligraphers.