Miniature art, a branch of traditional Turkish arts, represents the book arts genre. Developed as a means of visually conveying information, miniature art remains captivating with its distinctive style and proportions. From city plans and historical scenes to illustrations of medicinal plants and architectural designs, miniatures illuminate the history of global knowledge.
This series showcases Türkiye’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Mount Nemrut, Göbeklitepe, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Ani and Troy through miniature art, offering our passengers a cultural journey.
The kits, a modern interpretation of traditional Turkish arts, also include hand and body lotion and lip balm created by the luxury perfume house Ex Nihilo, blending the traditions of perfumery with a contemporary perspective. Learn more about Ex Nihilo on their website: https://www.ex-nihilo-paris.com.
Nemrut Göbeklitepe Cappadocia Ephesus Ani Troy
Dating back to the early centuries AD, the art of Ebru is a decorative art brought to Anatolia by the Turks migrating from Central Asia. It involves dropping natural paints of different colors onto water to create unique designs, as no two Ebru artworks are identical. Natural dyes derived from colorful soil and plants are used. For centuries, Ebru artists have carefully used traditional materials, with brushes made from horsehair and rosewood..
Initially used to adorn the margins of handmade books, Ebru gained popularity worldwide. Rare books in Europe’s oldest libraries often feature Ebru designs. By incorporating Ebru, a protected cultural heritage on Türkiye’s UNESCO list, into our comfort kits and embellishing them with works by master artists, we aim to offer passengers a gift that reminds them of this ancient art.
As Turkish Airlines, we are deeply committed to reducing our environmental impact and creating a more sustainable future. In line with this mission, we continuously seek innovative ways to minimize our footprint and support meaningful sustainability initiatives.
The reusable design of the bags aims to reduce in-flight waste by 40% while offering passengers collectible items. Moreover, 80% of the materials used in products such as socks, eye masks, and toothbrushes within the kits are made from sustainable options like recycled RPET, PU, or biodegradable corn starch. Additionally, the QR code integration within the kits avoids traditional paper usage, significantly reducing the carbon footprint.
