A historic, black-and-white photograph of an early 20th-century meerschaum (lületaşı) workshop in Eskişehir, showing female artisans in traditional dress sitting in rows, meticulously cleaning and preparing raw meerschaum stone for carving.
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Meerschaum (Lületaşı)

Meerschaum, known as “lületaşı” in Turkish, is a unique mineral that is closely associated with the Eskişehir region. It’s a soft, white, porous mineral (hydrated magnesium silicate) that has been used for centuries, particularly in the crafting of pipes and decorative objects. Here are some key points about meerschaum stones in Eskişehir: 1. Geological Origin […]

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