Iznik Tote Bag

<p>A cotton tote bag inspired by the vibrant ceramics of Iznik, Turkey. </p><p> The ceramics of Iznik were among the finest works of art produced in the Ottoman Empire; it was produced throughout the late 15th to late 17th centuries. The technical quality of this pottery and the beauty of its designs have long made it one of the most popular art forms from the Islamic world.</p><p> Machine washable. <p><b>More about the exhibition </b> </p> The British Museum has collaborated with Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia to create the new major exhibition Inspired by the East: how the Islamic world influenced Western art 10 October 2019 – 26 January 2020. It displays a diverse selection of objects includes ceramics, photography, glass, jewellery and clothing, as well as contemporary art, showcasing how artistic exchange influenced a variety of visual and decorative arts. Charting the fascinating history of cultural and artistic interactions between East and West, this exhibition explores the impact the Islamic world has had on Western art for centuries.

Exclusive to the British Museum, a cotton tote bag inspired by the vibrant ceramics of Iznik, Turkey.

This tote bag is made in the UK from 100% cotton and is machine washable.

Produced throughout the late 15th to late 17th centuries, the ceramics of Iznik, Turkey, were among the finest works of art from the Ottoman Empire. Influenced by Ottoman arabesque patterns as well as traditional Chinese design, the pottery is often decorated with flowers and abstract patterns in bright, vivid colours. The technical quality of the pottery, and the beauty of its designs, have long made it one of the most popular art forms from the Islamic world. Several pieces of Iznik pottery are housed in the British Museum, and can be seen on display in the Islamic galleries.

A beautiful gift that makes an environmentally-friendly alternative to plastic carrier bags.