Turkish ceramic art meets a special filigree type of authentic jewelry work (called Telkari) with an exceptional design. The measure of the pendant including the silver part is appr. 1.6” x 1.2” (4cm x 3cm) The measure of the ceramic part of the pendant is appr. 0.79” x 0.59” (2cm x 1.5cm) Silver cord is included and its length is appr. 16" (40cm) Telkari: an authentic Turkish jewelry work “Telkari, a special filigree type of authentic jewelry work is a delicate kind of jewelry metalwork, usually of gold and silver, made with tiny beads or twisted threads, or both in combination, soldered together or to the surface of an object of the same metal and arranged in artistic motifs. Archaeological finds in ancient Mesopotamia indicate that filigree was incorporated into jewelry since 3,000 BC. Specific to the city of Midyat in Mardin Province in upper Mesopotamia, a form of filigree using silver and gold wires, known as "telkari", was developed in the 15th Century. To this day, expert craftsmen in this region continue to produce fine pieces of telkari.” Ceramic Part Handmade and hand-painted in the city of Kütahya where the tradition of this valuable ceramic art goes back to late fifteenth century. Originally the pieces were exclusively produced as luxury objects for the Ottoman Sultan and his courtiers.
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