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Ottoman Glass and the Light of Istanbul
· 11 min · S5 E244
Episode Ottoman Glass and the Light of Istanbul
In this episode, we explore the intricate world of Ottoman glassmaking, a craft that illuminated both mosques and European courts. We begin by revisiting the imperial workshops of Iznik and Aleppo, where artisans perfected techniques using cobalt oxide and turquoise to create luminous mosque lamps and delicate filigree chandeliers. Lucas walks us through the chemical recipes passed down through generations of ustalar (masters), explaining how these masterpieces traveled along trade routes to Lyon, London, and Paris, influencing European design during the Tulip Era. Luna asks about the specific roles within the Nakkaşhane (imperial atelier) and how the demand for luxury goods shaped the economy of the Sublime Porte. Together, they uncover the quiet power of everyday objects in shaping cultural exchange between the Middle East and Europe, revealing how light itself became a language of empire.
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