A New Breath of Life for the Traditional Pottery of Avanos: Candle Stove – Iglo

Many traditional ceramic centers around the world are faced with closure. The example of Uluada’s new products, whose traditional side is developed alongside new ideas and a modern approach, offers one possible solution

One of the most significant centers of continuous traditional ceramic production from the past to the present-day is Avanos. Historically, pot production was common in the entire Hittite world; an industry that spread to many regions that have disappeared over time. Some tradititional pot production centers such as Avanos, Kinik, Mihalliçci and Menemen have survived to the present day.

A case study of the town of Avanos, which has a long history in the production of Anatolian ceramics,