Civilization has seen numerous cultures being born and fade away in the face of time’s unfeeling momentum. Sometimes, not a trace of that culture is left to trace in the sands of time. Fortunately, archeology has various techniques, more of which are being created every day, that help to trace and recreate the living conditions and cultures of these ancient civilizations. Among the various techniques lie radiocarbon dating and such, ceramics, and other decorative articles are very indicative of a culture’s history. Such decorative ceramics in Northern America, now sold in various antique and online stores, helps to revisit and glorify that civilization’s culture.

Ceramics

Ceramics are typically or partly crystalline in structure. Made of inorganic and non-metallic matter, early ceramics comprised mainly of clay and clay mixtures—as used to make pottery. Natural mineral deposits of ready-available clay and sand are combined to reach the right consistency, even when mixed with various liquids, and are ideal for creating moldable material useful for traditional ceramics. Therefore, these traditional ceramics are often used by potters and bricklayers worldwide because they are so readily available, easy to mix, and inexpensive.

Ceramic Making:

Modern advanced ceramics mainly rely on high-quality ingredients, not only sand and clay, to create and form ceramics that exhibit and display the properties needed to withstand extreme hazardous environmental conditions. These same ceramics must then be made with exacting precision, allowing for flaws to be evidently visible.

Most traditional ceramics—known for their hardness, brittleness, and strength—have been used as electric insulators since porcelain is resistant to the flow of electricity. However, modern industrial ceramics can be made to be tough and as conductive as the hardest metals. Therefore, these ceramics are created precisely that their very cellular structure is controlled, manipulated, and created. Hence, such highly conductive ceramics are often used in superconductors and in many types of superior mechanical devices. This has made these heat conductive ceramics a highly sought-after commodity.

Racing to the Now but forgetting the Past?

However, in all these advancements and new techniques, have we somewhere forgotten about the essence of these decorative ceramics. The original creators are not alive—in some cases, not even their descendants—however, their craft and culture are not necessarily dead. If the craft is alive, then so is the tradition and unique flavor of that culture. Although these traditional techniques don’t compare in terms of physical attributes and materials, their resilience, skill, and persistence are second to none, and that is what makes them so endearing to collectors all over America. The word antique is sometimes used with a negative connotation; however, why then are some antique products termed inexpensive. It is because they are unique, and it is difficult to find another anywhere in the world. This, in turn, inflates their popularity.

The ottoman culture, once a culture that amazed the world with its elegance and progress, has now disappeared, but their techniques still amaze people all over America. Turkish artisans have latched onto this interest and continue to handcraft these limited stock of ceramic pieces that continue to cater to this eager community of collectors.

At EliPOT, deliver the highest quality and most beautiful products which not only helps the collectors to enjoy their beauty but also souvenirs a piece of the long and rich history of Europe and mainly Ottoman arts to your home. Both ceramics and the jewelry aim to bring the feeling of the royal life of the Ottoman empire to you. Visit our website now to peruse our collection!!