Exploring Turkish Traditions and Delights in Marmaris
A Cup of Harlot Seeds, Please!
The porcelain cups, perfectly sized for a relaxing coffee experience (50 mg. Caffeine), take center stage in a mystic ceremony. This ritual unveils the past, present, and future, guided by the effects of coffee grounds. Once referred to as ‘harlot seeds’ in Ottoman times, Turkish coffee brings energy and joy, making the cups just as alluring.
Porcelain Beauty Eternity and Immortality
The tree motif on the plate symbolizes family while recalling the Ottoman civilization’s expansion, spanning Asia and Europe. Branches represent the Ottoman reach, portraying the life tree as a mystic connection between the underground and the sky—an embodiment of human existence beyond life Read More about Historical Caravanserais and Architectural Gems.
Ottoman Miniatures and More
Discover playing cards adorned with Ottoman miniatures and orientalist illustrations at the Turkish Delight House. In one featured miniature, a Sultan’s hunting party is depicted, with the Sultan riding a white horse for safety during hunting. The sheer scale of the hunt, involving 6,000 animals in a single game, is awe-inspiring.
A 600-Year-Old Taste
Step into The Turkish Delight House, an open workshop where a 600-year-old taste is crafted with passion and traditional flair. The friendly owners warmly introduce visitors to this traditional delight, turning the ‘lokum’ business into an intriguing story. Beyond the bazaar in Armutalan, a convoy of buses stops by a small factory, hidden behind delicate brass, wood, and blue-tiled beauty Private Tour Istanbul, offering a unique Turkish delight experience.
Explore the enchanting tales behind Turkish traditions and delights in the heart of Marmaris.
