We were in Istanbul last September, and visited the
Topkapi Palace. I was not prepared for the immersion into pattern that we experienced in the harem.
The twenty foot walls were covered with decorated tiles. Although each tile is gorgeous by itself, it is the larger pattern of the multitude that is memorable.
Our eldest, Oona (shown above), was with Ned and me in Istanbul. The whole family was in Turkey to celebrate Grace and Asan's wedding. His family lives in Turkey.
Oh yes, the ceilings were decorated with tiles as well. Shown here are two of the many domes.
Time and labour of many skilled hands created this treasure.
Think about the scaffolding that must have been necessary!
Hand made beauty. Each tile created, and then placed, one by one by hand into this larger vision.
Being in this powerful place was calming. Spiritual.
