The Importance of Ebru Art
Ebru art, named after the Persian word 'Ebri' meaning cloud, has been practiced in the Ottoman period through a master-apprentice relationship. It involves pouring colorful paints onto water, shaping them, and then transferring the design onto paper. Mustafa Düzgünman has made a name for himself in this art form, practiced by many artists in our country, through his works and the students he has trained.
Materials
1st-grade paper with a non-matte absorbent characteristic
Adhesive called 'kitre'
A container called a 'tekne' containing water and kitre
Brush
Ox gall, which allows the colors to adhere to the kitre and prevents them from dispersing
Colors such as oxide red, yellow, blue, green, black, and indigo are generally preferred as paints.
How to Make It
A certain amount of water and kitre is placed in the 'tekne'. It is mixed until it reaches the appropriate consistency. This mixture is then sieved through a fine cheesecloth or sieve to remove any lumps. After the water is purified, the paints are prepared. Earth pigments are crushed to be used. The crushed mud-like paint is left to rest for at least 15 days. The paint is dripped onto the water, shaped with a brush, and then paper is laid on top to allow the paper to absorb the paint.
