Interview: Turkish master highlights enduring porcelain bond between Iznik, China

NAMPA / Xinhua

2025-06-30

IZNIK, Türkiye, June 30 (Xinhua) -- In the historic town of Iznik in northwestern Türkiye, renowned for its centuries-old ceramic tradition, master artisan Adil Can Guven is devoted to preserving and revitalizing this ancient craft. Widely recognized as a "culture bearer," the 72-year-old has spent decades reviving and advancing the art of Iznik tiles, a passion that continues to shape his life and work. In an interview with Xinhua, Guven r......

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