Delve into the traditional Turkish art of Ebru marbling and create delicately formed floral prints.
Among the most recognisable elements of traditional Turkish paper marbling – or Ebru – are its delicately stylised floral motifs. Focusing on this botanical aspect of Ebru, this book offers step-by-step instructions for compositions including carnations, tulips, hyacinths, daisies and more – each created with mindful precision. The projects combine centuries-old techniques with contemporary insights, helping you refine your control over inks, solutions and strokes of the biz (a tool for dropping, mixing and moving inks).
Through hundreds of photographs and expert tips, you will learn to balance composition, master layering, and achieve harmony within the design. The book also explores advanced practices like twin flowers, bouquet arrangements and masked (akkase) marbling, as well as patterns for backgrounds and framing.
Whether you're looking to try new marbling techniques or gain confidence in more complex forms, this guide is both a practical manual and a source of inspiration. It invites you to embrace patience, rhythm, and tradition, while discovering your own creative expression.
Ebru
Ahmet Sacit Açikgözoglu and Dilara Karaagaç
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Book Details
Imprint: Herbert Press
Publication Date: 12-11-2026
Format: Paperback | 246 x 189mm | 176 pagesAbout the Author
Ahmet Sacit Açikgözoglu is a professor specialising in Turkish and Islamic art at the Mimar Sinan Traditional Turkish Arts Faculty, in Istanbul, Turkey. He is a respected Ebru master, who has supervised and taught alongside Dilara Karaagaç.
Dilara Karaagaç is a traditional Ebru artist who promotes Turkish arts via the London-based Traditional Turkish Arts platform. She has taught Ebru at the Yunus Emre Institute and Prince’s School of Traditional Arts in London.
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