What is halva? It’s a traditional sweet, which is popular in Turkey. It originated in the Middle East and later spread out to the Balkan peninsula, North Africa and even India. Nowadays halva is much-appreciated dessert in almost half of Europe (if you add on Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Ukraine and a big part of Russia […]
Black Tea was first used for medical purposes in China in 2737 BC. As time went on, they combined the tea with water and turned it into a drink. Its first drinkable use dates back to the 10th century BC. The story of the Ottoman meeting with tea started with the import of tea from […]
Backgammon is one of the oldest games in the world and its legacy is owned by many nations. The history of this game goes back to 3000 BC. It is known that the ancient Romans called Ludus Duodecim Scripture (12 line games) and played almost the same game as modern backgammon. Over time, different versions […]
Turkish Cofee is an inseparable part of the Turkish way to celebrate special occasions. We consume it after a long day to refresh when we meet with our close friends and in engagement ceremonies. You might be about to host a close friend soon or maybe just looking for a way to refresh yourself with […]
Tile art; It is a work of art made from earth, glazed and embroidered. More generally, it is the name given to the ceramics obtained by cooking porcelain. The soil is shaped before cooking is done. Then step by step colors and patterns are added. Tile, which is referred to as ”kaşi” in Central Asia […]
Carpets and rugs used for warming and protection from cold, moisture and insects. They have been one of the most important needs of our ancestors. Our ancestors, lived as nomadic and met their sheltering needs in tents, had frequently used carpets and rugs that are easy to carry and can easily be laid on the […]
Turkish fabrics are unique in weaving features, materials used and designs reflecting Turkish taste. Research on the subject identified about six hundred and fifty names such as Kadife, Atlas, Gezi, Canfes, Selimiye, Hatayi, Catma, Seraser and Sevayi. The main material was silk with gold and silver threads, rich in motifs such as flowers (tulips, carnations, […]
