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Firca Ceramic

Alaattin Mah. Alaattin Camii Yani. No:1, Avanos 50500, Turkey
90 384 511 3686
Ranked #1 of 1 shopping in Avanos
5.0 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
Type: Specialty Shops
Owner description: Turkish ceramic art, which reaches an extraordinary high technical and artistic quality in Iznik (Nicea) and Kutahya in the 15th Century, gains a...... more » Owner description: Turkish ceramic art, which reaches an extraordinary high technical and artistic quality in Iznik (Nicea) and Kutahya in the 15th Century, gains a worlwide reputation for being the creator of colored glaze technique, especially with Sapphire Blue, Golden Yellow and Turkish Red. Ceramic production in Iznik ended in the 18th Century. However FIRCA which is a follow up of a 5000 years old tradition in Cappadocia and 8000 years old tradition for 250 years. FIRCA Avanos in a 4500 m², 700 years old historical underground handcrafts center, carved by hand in rocks. FIRCA is an unrivalled company in Turkey with its lead free ceramics and tiles, and also lead free QUARTZ tiles, bowls and plates produced with international standardized and non-toxic materials. FIRCA is also proud of preserving the domestic and international presentation of Turkish tiles and ceramics.. « less
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2012

Excellent experience visiting and shopping there, we bought a nice collection of items which took a little time to arrive primarily because of Xmas and new year, so when called them, they were very attentive and prompt, promised us delivery was imminent, stufff arrived next day and was very well packed, not that cheap but excellent experience More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2012

Taken here by our guide we were given a personal tour and watched ceramics being produced by ancient and painstaking method. The work is delicate and many designs are unique to this family company. A well spent couple of hours. More

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Pittsboro, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2012
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My husband and I purchased a set of 6 tiles from Firca Ceramics in Cappadocia more than a year ago. When we finally opened the box (a year later) to have them framed, we found that one tile was not part of the set. Upon contacting Ali of Firca Ceramics via email, I was assured that if the wrong tile... More

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Denver, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 16, 2011
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We toured Firca with Saim and he took us through the process they use to produce the ceramics. Their company has been around for over 250 years and he was one of the decendents of the family that started Firca. At the end of the tour they show you some really spectacular works of art. Saim in addition to being... More

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Advance, NC
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 12, 2011
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We have been to foreign artistic studios numerous times. In comparison with others our visit to Firca Ceramic was nothing short of fantastic. The demonstrations were interesting, the people sincere and the service outstanding. We ordered a wine server with glasses and the beautiful plate of Osman Handi's painting- "Training Turtles". All arrived in perfect condition and 2 or 3... More

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NY
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 23, 2011
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The presentation of creating ceramic art was terrific. Ali's hospitality and NO pressure description was thorough and informative. Best of all were the magnificient pieces at all price points available for purchase. We bought an unbelievably beautiful plate now hanging in a special place in hour NY home. Breath-taking and divine!! More

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Ridgefield, Connecticut
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2011
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With some trepidation I placed an order for a piece based on a photo.. and was delighted with speed and quality. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 13, 2011
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The tour was fascinating, and the hospitality was especially gracious. But the artistry is world class. After I saw the Hittite wine decanter, from the raw red clay to the hand painted finished product, it was the one thing I wanted to take home. The decanter arrived with a chip in the base, and Ali couldn't have been kinder nor... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 4, 2011
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Firca Ceramic was one of the highlights of my last trip to Turkey. The hands on knowledge that was so freely given enhanced my understanding of pottery. Many generations this fine family have served the world with their talent and artistry. I am so delighted to own a piece of such exquisite workmanship. It is my good fortune to share... More

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Houston, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 13, 2011
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I visited Firca Ceramic in Avanos in May 2011.It was awsome. I bought some masterpices there, since then i am using them, and nothing happened to them. we , americans, all know that we can not find some real handmade masterpices here.we pay a lot for a ceramic piece that is not even a masterpiece.I really satisfied with Firca Ceramic... More

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