Delve into the traditional Turkish art of Ebru marbling and create delicately formed floral prints. Among the most recognisable elements of traditional Turkish paper marbling – or Ebru – are its delicately stylised floral motifs. Focusing on this botanical aspect of Ebru, this book offers step-by-step instructions for compositions including carnations, tulips, hyacinths, daisies and more – each created with mindful precision. The projects combine centuries-old techniques with contemporary insights, helping you refine your control over inks, solutions and strokes of the biz (a tool for dropping, mixing and moving inks). Through hundreds of photographs and expert tips, you will learn to balance composition, master layering, and achieve harmony within the design. The book also explores advanced practices like twin flowers, bouquet arrangements and masked ( akkase ) marbling, as well as patterns for backgrounds and framing. Whether you're looking to try new marbling techniques or gain confidence in more complex forms, this guide is both a practical manual and a source of inspiration. It invites you to embrace patience, rhythm, and tradition, while discovering your own creative expression. Prof. Açikgözoglu serves as an academic at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Traditional Turkish Arts. His instructional repertoire includes courses on book arts, inscriptions, and Ottoman architecture. Notably, he conducted a year-long research project on the Art of Bookbinding of Turkish Manuscripts at the British Library between 2022 and 2023. During his tenure in London, he delivered two short courses on Ebru Art and Akkase Ebru Art at the Prince's School of Traditional Arts and conducted regular courses at the Yunus Emre Institute. He earned his PhD from Marmara University's Turkic Studies Institute Turkish Art program in 2002, specializing in "Mihrab Front Space in the Ottoman Mosque." He held positions at Sakarya University Faculty of Fine Arts from 2003 to 2009 and at Marmara University Faculty of Arts and Sciences Department of Art History from 2009 to 2014. Under the tutelage of esteemed calligraphy masters Hüseyin Kutlu, Prof. Dr. Ali Alparslan, and Dr. Ali Riza Özcan, he honed his calligraphy skills. Additionally, in 2005, he was granted the prestigious icazet (degree) for Ebru art by master Sadrettin Ozcimi. A prolific exhibitor, Prof. Açikgözoglu has participated in numerous group exhibitions both domestically and internationally. He has also showcased his personal exhibitions titled 'Classical Turkish Ebru Art' in prominent cities such as Istanbul, London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Pristina, Sarajevo, and Budapest. Since 2008, Dr. Açikgözoglu has overseen the SunbulEfendiEbrihanesi in Istanbul, a Traditional Ebru Training Institute, where he trains student development through the master-apprentice relationship in Traditional Turkish Ebru Art. Beyond his academic and artistic endeavors, Dr. Açikgözoglu serves as a Trustee of the Yunus Emre Foundation and contributes to the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency's efforts in the restoration of historical monuments abroad. Dilara Karaagac received her traditional Ebru apprenticeship from Prof. Dr. Sacid Acikgozoglu in Istanbul between 2007 and 2012. In 2021, she decided to focus on introducing and promoting traditional Turkish arts, establishing TTA (Traditional Turkish Arts platform – www.traditionalturkisharts.co.uk and @tta_traditionalturkisharts) in London. Together with Prof. Acikgozoglu, she taught Ebru in Yunus Emre Institute and the Prince's School of Traditional Arts in London and she currently provides courses and workshops in her own studio and at other institutions and schools.