Turkish Artisans Look to Jingdezhen 'Gene Bank' to Preserve Iznik Ceramic Legacy

　2026-07-29

Türkiye's Iznik is famed for its historic ceramic art, while China's Jingdezhen reigns as a world-renowned "porcelain capital." Inspired by Jingdezhen's Ancient Porcelain Gene Bank, Turkish artisans are calling for a similar center to safeguard Iznik's tile-making tradition.

(Source: Xinhua)

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