"In her studio, Nilüfer works with pigment, water, and earth—a process unchanged for centuries. Originating in Central Asia and refined in Istanbul, Ebru is more than art; it is a UNESCO-recognized piece of the city’s visual DNA.

What makes this interview essential is Nilüfer’s perspective:
she sees Ebru as a mirror of Anatolia—where colors move freely and overlap, yet respect one another’s space. In a city of layered cultures, her work is a masterclass
in how Istanbul inherits, develops, and protects its identity."