Mutlu Çilingiroğlu
“Ebru is the dream of water. Each droplet of mineral pigment floating upon thickened water reflects the artist's soul.”
— Mutlu Çilingiroğlu, Traditional Turkish Ebru (Water Marbling) Art on Silk & Paper
Registered as an Intangible Cultural Heritage Bearer by the Ministry of Culture, Master Mutlu Çilingiroğlu preserves the UNESCO-recognized art of Turkish paper and silk marbling (Ebru) inside Historic Irgandı Bridge, a short walk from Emir Sultan Mosque Complex.
Workshop & Visiting Information
Explore the historic bazaars, khans, and cultural sites of Bursa where this tradition thrives.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mutlu Çilingiroğlu
Who is Mutlu Çilingiroğlu and what craft does he/she practice?
Mutlu Çilingiroğlu is a master artisan of Traditional Turkish Ebru (Water Marbling) Art on Silk & Paper in Bursa. Producing works using traditional methods with 32 Years of Tragacanth Water & Earth Pigments of experience.
Where is Mutlu Çilingiroğlu's workshop and how can it be visited?
Mutlu Çilingiroğlu's workshop is located at "Tarihi Irgandı Sanat Köprüsü Dükkan No:8, Kurtoğlu Mah., Yıldırım / Bursa". Visiting hours: Salı - Pazar: 10:30 - 18:30 (Pazartesi kapalı).
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