The Collection

Çintemani

Çintemani polymer clay cutters carry one of the most recognisable patterns in Ottoman art: three dots arranged in a triangle above two wavy lines, the leopard’s spots and the tiger’s stripes. A symbol of power, courage and fertility, the çintemani appeared on royal kaftans, tiles and textiles as a mark of strength.

This category gathers that distinctive motif and its variations, each cutter shaping the outline and embossing the inner detail in a single press. Browse the Çintemani clay cutters below, drawn from scratch and tested in clay, suited to earrings, pendants and bold patterned pieces.