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Ebru art is an ancient technique of painting colors on the water surface Guests consistency. Do not mix together paint applied to the surface of water, and then the special brushes and sticks colors give a different shape. In the resulting liquid on the surface of multicolored ornament impose special paper that absorbs ink. Ebru is a traditional Turkish art, passed down from generation to generation.

During the Ottoman Empire in a variety of patterns ebru used for decoration of various books, and nowadays works of art are self-adornment.

Making ebru ornaments calms the person and fills positive. That is why the interest in this type of painting in time is increasing.

What is the history of drawing water?

How and where was born this kind of decoration paper, is unknown. Studies of this issue is still ongoing. But in light of the currently known facts, it is assumed that Ebru was invented by the Turks living in the city of Bukhara, in the 14th century. Even before appearing in the Far East product like Ebru, but are not its main features. The oldest book about ebru illustrated recognized work "Tertib-i Risâle-i Ebrî", referring to the 17th century.

The most famous masters of drawing water, play a major role in the development of Ebru in Turkey are Hatip Mehmet Efendi (died in 1773), Hezarfen Edhem Efendi (1829-1904 biennium), Necmettin Okyay (1883-1976 biennium), Mustafa Dyuzgyunman ( 1920-1990 biennium).

Recently, most of the artists are followers of ebru Mustafa Dyuzgyunmana.

What is ebru technique?

Before starting work, the tray is filled with a mixture of water and a thickener. Traditionally, since ancient times been used as a thickener resin prepared from the juice of the plant Astragalus, which has a low degree of stickiness - kitre. To prepare such a solution is needed for 3-4 days: the resin is first placed in the water for swelling, and then kneaded several times with gradual addition of water, filtered through a cloth, and only then mixed with the drinking water to its thickening.

Kitri - gum for thickening water for ebru

Currently kitre often used instead of a powdery substance Carrageenan - a natural gelling agent. The process of obtaining garraginana takes less time than the resin astragalus, stored the substance is longer and cooking water mixture for ebru is much easier and faster. About 10 liters of water mixed with 60-70 grams of the powder and held overnight (until the disappearance of white foam) to obtain the desired consistency. In that case, filtering is no longer necessary.