The 16th century tiles of the Mosque of Rüstem Paşa in Istanbul feature all kinds of floral and geometric patterns, but it isn't the rose or hyacinth, the carnation, plum, or stylized thistle leaves that stay in my mind; it's those pointy tulips. Abstracted tulip forms and their blue leaves and stems are what linger in my memory. Istanbul. My favourite city. I might have been there ten times or so, starting in 1989 when I visited as a College of the Atlantic student, but I will never get enough and I will never stop wanting to return. Fortunately, it is close! #ceramictile #istanbul #rüstempaşa #turkishtulips #turkishtile #iloveistanbul #sinan #iznik #izniktiles #speciestulips #hornedtulip #clarkanthonylawrence https://www.instagram.com/p/CcOTStyIhMl/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

















